Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

School of Health Sciences

St. Edward's University, a nationally ranked, independent Catholic university and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), invites applications for a Full time 9 or 12 month, position as an Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy, beginning May 2025 St. Edward's is characterized by its commitment to the Holy Cross educational mission of educating the hearts and minds of a diverse student body deeply committed to social justice.

The successful candidate (AFWC) is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, monitoring, and assessing the Level I and Level II Fieldwork program. The AFWC collaborates with and mentors students through the fieldwork experience. Additional responsibilities include planning and implementing educational opportunities for clinical educators; assisting with recruitment and admissions processes; advising students; developing coursework as it relates to clinical preparedness, providing service to the department, college and community as strategically planned and appointed; participating in scholarly endeavors and other duties as assigned by the OT Program Director.

St. Edward's University embraces excellence through diversity and especially encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minority groups. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to supporting a diverse student body.

For consideration, we are seeking candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Full-time core faculty teaching in OTD programs must hold a doctoral degree awarded by a USDE-recognized regional accrediting body. The doctoral degree is not limited to a doctorate in occupational therapy.

• Must be licensed as an occupational therapist in Texas.
• A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience at the college/university level.
• A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience

Experience in scholarly activity preferred.

Essential Responsibilities Include: Candidates should have the interest and ability or potential to teach various undergraduate courses and support a diverse student body.

• Responsible for regulatory and policy compliance as it applies to the position.
• Communicates between the Academic Institution and Affiliated Clinical Education Sites
• Markets, recruits, and develops new sites and manages and maintains relationships with existing sites (to include site visits)
• Initiates and negotiates clinical site agreements in collaboration with university contract officials

• • Communicates with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., clinical education sites/facilities, faculty, and students) to maintain current with policies and practices of the educational program, the clinical education sites, and any potential health care changes affecting clinical practice and education
  • Communicates and oversees communication with fieldwork educators (FWE), and students to align placements, establish schedules, and assess student performance. Provides guidance and support as required to problem solve and discuss pertinent issues with students.
  • Places, facilitates participation and professionalism, and communicates with students while on clinical experiences.
  • Evaluates the clinical education sites through student feedback, on-site visits, and regular communication.
  • Attends AFWC meetings and local consortium meetings
  • There may be additional support requested over summer semesters as needed

• Clinical Site Development
  • Develops and maintains the policies and procedures for clinical site selection, utilization, and assessment
  • Maintains an adequate number of clinical education sites relative to student numbers, learning and experiential needs, mission, vision and philosophy of the university, program, outcomes and ACOTE evaluative criteria
  • Provides clinical education site development through ongoing assessment of strengths and areas for development (e.g., support, training, review of student placements) as approved by the Program Directors

• Fieldwork Educator Development
  • Collaborates within the state and national consortiums to connect with other FWEs to promote, coordinate, plan, and provide FWE