School of Occupational Therapy, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

School of Occupational Therapy Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

The School of Occupational Therapy Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC) is a core faculty member with administrative duties, who reports to the program director, and is responsible for the coordination, oversight, and management of level 1 and level 2 fieldwork. This is a 1

FTE 9‑month position with a stipend for summer fieldwork responsibilities. Faculty rank will be assigned based on the individual’s academic experience.

• Develop, monitor, and refine the fieldwork education component of the curriculum as outlined in accreditation standards.
• Facilitate quality learning experiences for students during fieldwork education.
• Evaluate students’ performance, in cooperation with other faculty, to determine their ability to integrate didactic and fieldwork learning experiences and to progress within the curriculum.
• Provide and/or coordinate clinical instructor (CI) education and assist in the orientation, training, and evaluation of CIs.
• Monitor and collect data to inform the OT program program director and faculty about the quality of field work experiences, decisions for site selection, and to meet course learning outcomes.
• Foster positive relationships with each site and share feedback received from the sites with program director and other faculty members.
• Perform site visits and/or regular meetings with CIs to give feedback and perform evaluation processes to enhance student experiences and build community connections.
• Attend training sessions and meetings and collaborate with the administrative assistant/Program Director and other COP clinical/experiential coordinators/directors maintenance of the Fieldwork/Experiential/Clinical Learning Management Systems (i.e., Exxat, etc.).
• Teach courses, at appropriate load, as assigned by the program program director/dean.
• Advise students in the occupational therapy program.
• ate in required meetings and committees of the SOT and College of Health as determined by the Dean of COP and Program Director.
• Maintain currency and contribution to the OT profession through service and scholarship.
• Handle budget‑related tasks as directed by the Dean of COP and Program Director.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Doctoral degree (professional entry level or post professional) required. A candidate who is in the process of completing a doctoral degree may be considered.
• Active unencumbered, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the State of Maine required or eligible for licensure and will obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of Two years (five preferred) of occupational therapy experience including:
  • Clinical practice as an occupational therapist
  • Professional experience as a fieldwork educator or plan for completion of fieldwork educator training (AOTA)

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to foster collaboration and problem solving
• Ability to work well with others
• Comfort with health care technology
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Organizational and networking skills
• Proven administrative and strategic thinking skills
• Familiarity with health care organizations throughout the State
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the clinical needs of faculty and students
• Understanding of educational processes and measurement of educational outcomes
• Innovative skills and a positive and enthusiastic attitude

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