Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

The Department of Occupational Therapy at Milligan University invites applications for an experienced occupational therapist to become the next Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. The position is a full-time, exempt, 12-month appointment and carries administrative faculty rank (non-tenure track). Reporting to the Director of the Occupational Therapy Program, this position is responsible for the program's implementation and compliance with the fieldwork requirements of the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Standards Section of B.10.0. See below for other duties and responsibilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the program's implementation and compliance with the fieldwork requirements of the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Standards
• Documents the criteria and process for selecting fieldwork sites and ensures the fieldwork program reflects the sequence, depth, focus and scope of content in the curriculum design.
• Responsible for advocating the development of links between the fieldwork and didactic aspects of the curriculum, for communicating about the curriculum to the fieldwork educators, and for maintaining memoranda of understanding and site data related to fieldwork placements.
• Regularly evaluates fieldwork settings through student feedback and/or on-site visits.
• Ensures student readiness for participation in fieldwork experiences including monitoring of health information, HIPAA and other regulations, and site-specific requirements.
• Receives, analyzes, and follows-up on the evaluation of student performance while on fieldwork.
• Develops and implements strategies with fieldwork educators and students when difficulties arise and remediation becomes necessary.
• Develops, oversees, and evaluates fieldwork education policy and procedure; make recommendations development of and/or change in fieldwork education written policy in student handbook.
• Responsible for advocating the development of links between the fieldwork and didactic aspects of the curriculum, for communicating about the curriculum to the fieldwork educators, and for maintaining memoranda of understanding and site data related to fieldwork placements.
• Assumes primary responsibilities for Level II A & B Fieldwork courses.
  
  

Qualifications: Successful candidate should possess (1) an earned a master's degree in occupational therapy, (2) have a minimum of three years clinical experience including experience as a Level II fieldwork student supervisor, and (3) hold a license to practice as an occupational therapist or be eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in Tennessee. Candidates should have a proven track record with effective clinical skills, leadership and supervision, marketing and outreach, teaching, and delivering professional presentations. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to Milligan University's mission as a Christian liberal arts university which "seeks to honor God by educating men and women to be servant-leaders." Essential skills for the position include strong organizational skills, excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, ability to analyze and solve problems, manage conflict, work effectively both independently and as a team, and the ability to delegate and supervisor student workers.

Application Deadline: Applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, names of three references, written response to the University Mission Statement, and completed employment application via email to OTfacultysearch@milligan.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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