Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Huntington University invites applications for the position of Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for Occupational Therapy AssistantProgram. This faculty role is responsible for the development, coordination, and evaluation of fieldwork education to ensure studentsreceive high-quality, compliant experiences that support program outcomes and meet accreditation standards established by the AccreditationCouncil for Occupational Therapy Education (2023). Faculty align fieldwork coordination with the university mission, curricular philosophy,and professional standards while contributing to student learning and ongoing program assessment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a strong personal Christian commitment and faith in Jesus Christ and a desire to serve others. Must be committed to themission of Huntington University as a comprehensive Christian College dedicated to educating men and women to impact our world forChrist. Demonstrated understanding of Christian higher education, preferred. Commitment to continuous processimprovement Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience and abachelor's degree from an accredited institution (degree may be in a different field) Current NBCOT certification and Indianalicensure required Must not hold a master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy A master's or doctoral degree ina field other than occupational therapy from an accredited institution is preferred Evidence of clinical practice and engagementwith professional healthcare organizations Demonstrated organizational skills, including diligence in managing agreements anddocumentation Ability to work effectively with a broad range of clinical partners and organizations Stronginterpersonal, written communication, and collaboration skills Experience in teaching, supervision, or student mentoringpreferred

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

10-month contract The Academic Fieldwork Coordinatoroversees Level I and Level II fieldwork placements Builds and maintains clinical partnerships, and coordinates student placementprocesses, including site matching and scheduling Monitors student progress Maintains fieldwork documentation,agreements, and conducts site visits as needed Supports accreditation reporting and continuous improvement Responsiblefor the program's compliance with fieldwork education requirements This role includes a limited but regular teaching assignmentwithin the OTA program One clinic day per week is granted to maintain skills needed for patient/client care, professionaldevelopment, and continued proficiency in occupational therapy practice Participate in University committees and other regularfaculty activities as expected or required. Perform all duties and requirements as stated in the Faculty Handbook as a facultymember. Perform other duties as assigned by the OTA Program Director.

GeneralInformation:

Huntington University is an independent, Christian liberal arts university. Employees of Huntington University subscribeto the Statement of Faith that is identical to that of the National Association of Evangelicals.

Statement of Faith Work Schedule:

This is a full time, 10-month faculty, exempt position.

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