Assistant Professor of the Practice of Occupational Therapy/Lead Assistant Fieldwork Coordinator - Russell Sage College Russell Sage College - 4.1 Troy, NY Job Details Full-time $80,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Doctoral degree Clinic experience Video conferencing software Computer skills Video conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description Location:

Troy, NY Category:

Faculty Positions Job Type:

Full-time Posted On:

Fri Aug 28 2026

Job Description:

Lead Assistant Academic Fieldwork Coordinator - Hybrid MSOT (13 Load Units) The Lead Assistant Academic FW Coordinator (AFWC) for the Hybrid MSOT Program is an 11-month full-time Assistant Professor of Practice faculty member with 13 units of release time for fieldwork (FW) duties. Reporting to the Department Chair and working in close collaboration with the AFWC, this position oversees daily coordination of hybrid FW coordination in compliance with

ACOTE C.1.0.

standards. The Lead Assistant AFWC fulfills responsibilities in teaching, advising, scholarship, professional accomplishment, and service. Essential Functions 1. Oversee all Level I and Level II FW placements for the Hybrid MSOT Program in compliance with

ACOTE C.1.0.

standards 2. Coordinate Level I physical rehabilitation and all Level II FW placements for the Hybrid MSOT Program in collaboration with the AFWC 3. Recruit, evaluate, develop, and retain new FW sites, with emphasis on geographic expansion that support and integrate the program's mission, philosophy, and curriculum design and allow opportunities for application of concepts learned in the classroom 4. Assist AFWC with ACOTE documentation of C.1.0. standards, assessment, and program evaluation 5. Ensure that student FW attendance hours meet or exceed the Program's requirements 6. Collaborate with supervising faculty regarding students and FW educators at a minimum of the midpoint and end of FW, ensuring progression towards entry-level competence 7. Coordinate student placement timelines and assignment processes to allow completion of graduation requirements and meet program needs and confirm the assignment in writing to both student and FW educator 8. Collaborate with AFWC and assistant AFWC for the Hybrid MSOT Program to ensure regular, individualized contact with students to support a collaborative FW planning experience and address emerging needs or concerns. Ensure a member from the FW team meets with each student at least once per semester 9. Maintain communication with assigned students and FW educators at a minimum of the midpoint and end of FW, ensuring progression towards FW requirements 10. Oversee and periodically review documentation related to hybrid FW placements, contracts, and compliance prior to students beginning FW in collaboration with the Administrative Compliance Coordinator 11. Collaborate with FW team and program director as needed to manage complex student placement concerns, remediation, withdrawals, and reassignments 12. Conduct in-person or virtual site visits annually and monitor FW quality through communication with students and FW educators 13. Educate and advise students regarding FW site selection and assignment process 14. Collaborate with AFWC to coordinate orientation and preparation activities for hybrid students and FW educators 15. Develop and maintain relationships with hybrid FW educators and clinical partners in collaboration with the AFWC 16. Assist FW educators with students who require accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 17. Support FW educators to enhance the supervision of students by regular monitoring of student progress, identifying continuing education opportunities to improve supervision, and by consistent assessment and evaluation of the quality of supervision 18. Communicate with faculty regarding student readiness for FW and ability for successful FW progression 19. Collaborate with the Assistant Academic FW Coordinator for Hybrid MSOT on weekly workload 20. Collaborate with AFWC, assistant FW coordinators, and program director on routine FW program assessment and quality improvement initiatives 21. Analyze placement capacity and identify future FW needs 22. Develop resources and procedures to improve hybrid FW operations 23. Perform other duties as assigned by the

AFWC Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed remotely Occasionally may be performed at the FW site, requiring travel No or very limited physical effort required The estimated base academic year salary for this position is $80,000, commensurate with experience.

Job Requirements:

Hold a Doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE- recognized regional accrediting body Certification and NYS License as an Occupational Therapist Preferred three years of clinical experience Demonstrated area of clinical, academic and/or administrative expertise Computer and technology skills sufficient for administrative tasks (Exxat, videoconferencing), and the capacity for the expanding role of technology in the various modalities of education and FW coordination Effective interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with individuals across a variety of disciplines/departments

Additional Information:

RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere. Visit our Employment Opportunities page for additional available job openings at RSC. Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Reports to:

Chair of the Occupational Therapy Department