Assistant Professor & Associate Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Assistant Professor & Associate Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Chatham University welcomes applicants for the Assistant Professor & Associate Academic Fieldwork Coordinator position.

The Assistant Professor & Associate Academic Fieldwork Coordinator position is a 12-month tenure-eligible faculty position in the Occupational Therapy department at Chatham University. This role includes administrative management of clinical placements for the entry-level occupational therapy doctorate (ELOTD) program in collaboration with the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, teaching courses related to fieldwork, research/evidence-based practice and topics of clinical expertise, advising, as well as service and scholarship responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Manual. This position requires routine presence on-campus, but opportunities for remote work sometimes exist. Evening or weekends as well as travel to clinical sites may be required.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention. Learn more at: https://www.chatham.edu/mission-and-values/diversity-and-inclusion/index.html.

Qualifications:

• Initial certification as an OTR (occupational therapist, Registered) and current licensure as an occupational therapist (or eligible) in the Commonwealth of PA.
• Terminal Doctoral degree (Ex: post-professional OTD, PhD, ScD, EdD).
• Minimum of 5 years' clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• Prior experience as a Fieldwork Educator.
• Evidence of effective professional partnerships and collaboration.
• Excellent organizational skills, written & verbal communication, & ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Respect for diversity of background, identity, & perspectives.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality to handle sensitive matters using discretion, diplomacy, & judgment.
• A high degree of emotional intelligence, excellent listening skills, & a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Experience in experiential learning/teaching or innovative program development preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of Level I student fieldwork experiences within the curriculum.
• Assist the AFWC in ensuring the program's compliance with all fieldwork accreditation standards.
• Serve as a liaison between Chatham University and the affiliating fieldwork sites.
• Provide support to Clinical Fieldwork Educators.
• Coordinate annual Fieldwork Educator event.
• Recruit and develop fieldwork Level I & II sites as needed.
• Assist the Program Director & Academic Fieldwork Coordinator with the preparation of accreditation/re-accreditation reports, & other program reports.
• Correspond & collaborate with others (including other faculty, administrative staff, students, vendors, other university departments, prospective students & applicants, clinical sites, & the public) in person, & via phone, email, & Zoom/Teams
• Complete Level I & II clinical site visits as needed.
• Collaborate with Fieldwork Administrative Assistant related to tracking student requirements and establishing contracts with sites.
• Prepare occupational therapy coursework and participate in the instruction of students related to fieldwork and areas of clinical expertise.
• Serve as an advisor to students, which may include academic advising, community fieldwork advising, or capstone faculty or site mentorship.
• Participate in curriculum development and program evaluation.
• Participate in occupational therapy admissions' activities as requested.
• Engage in other department, university, and professional service and scholarly activities within areas of interest and in alignment with the department's mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.