About McDaniel College:

McDaniel College, recognized nationally among "Colleges that Change Lives" and U.S. News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2024 benefits guidebook.

Job Description:

McDaniel College Graduate and Professional Studies invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty/academic fieldwork coordinator for a new Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program. The position will begin January 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

The Faculty/Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC) position is dedicated to the development, management and mentoring of fieldwork placements for clinical education. The AFWC is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and evaluating Level 1 and Level 2 fieldwork experiences for students in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program; ensuring compliance with ACOTE fieldwork requirements; collaborating with program faculty to integrate fieldwork experiences into the overall program of study; and working with institutional staff to manage policies, procedures and affiliation agreements that comply with legal requirements. This faculty position comprises a combination of teaching, professional scholarship and engagement in service to the college, profession and/or community.

Requirements:

A master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Doctoral degree preferred.

Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Current license or eligible for license to practice in the state of Maryland.

Valid Driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

Two (2) years minimal of clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist.

Full or part-time teaching experience in occupational therapy education highly desired.

Candidates must comply with all related federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines including, but not limited to, FERPA and Title IX.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the student body. McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics. For more information on the College's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please visit this link.

Application Instructions:

To apply, visit: https://employment.mcdaniel.edu/

Applications must be submitted via this online process to be considered. Applications must include the following in the order presented (pdfs are preferred):

Letter of interest

Curriculum Vitae

A statement of teaching philosophy, including a statement of experience with, and commitment to, teaching a diverse student body

At the time of application, letters of reference are encouraged but not required. All complete applications with or without reference letters will be reviewed. For candidates who are short-listed for phone interviews, three letters of references will then be solicited.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.