Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Master’s Occupational Therapy Program

Felician College Inc; Lodi (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Felician University is seeking an academically qualified, experienced, licensed occupational therapist to serve as Associate Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the Master’s Occupational Therapy Program. The role ensures rigor in instruction, assessment, and content delivery while managing fieldwork educator assignments, student placements, and program administration.

The candidate will oversee fieldwork integration, provide a minimum of two hours of Open Skills Lab, and support the

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• New Jersey license required.
• OT certification.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to meet with students and prospects as needed.
• Willingness to support and promote the Franciscan Felician mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Teach as Associate Professor in the Occupational Therapy program and ensure course-level rigor.
• Coordinate fieldwork experiences and site placements for students.
• Oversee fieldwork educators and student placements.
• Provide Open Skills Lab sessions (minimum 2 hours) to support teaching and learning.
• Oversee all administrative functions of the Occupational Therapy Program.

Skills

Clinical OT experience

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Program coordination

Education

Earned doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Felician University is presently seeking an academically qualified, experienced, licensed and certified educator to serve as Associate Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the Master’s Occupational Therapy Program. The Associate Professor/Coordinator ensures the appropriate course-level rigor in classroom instruction, assessment methodologies, and delivery of course content, planning documents including but not limited to syllabi, lesson plans and assessments. S/he oversees the integration, instruction and assessment of the University’s five learning competencies for each course taught, and the establishment and maintenance of a classroom climate that is safe and consistent with university mission and values. The Associate Professor/Coordinator manages the assignment and orientation of fieldwork educators, as well as student placement at fieldwork sites, and provides a minimum of 2 hours of Open Skills Lab to support the classroom’s teaching and learning process. S/he oversees all administrative functions of the Occupational Therapy Program.

Felician University is committed to maintaining a learning and employment environment based upon our core values of Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Justice and Peace, and Solidarity with People in Need. We offer achoice of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, as well as a retirement plan (403B), tuition remission, and generous time off benefits.

Required Education:

Earned doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution

Qualifications:

Occupational Therapy certification and New Jersey license required; 2+ years’ clinical experience as an occupational therapist; proven discipline-specific experience, teaching experience preferred; goal-oriented, resourceful and pro-active in building external relationships; proven experience in balancing multiple priorities in a complex and changing environment; professional and engaging demeanor, well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; exceptional written and verbal communication skills; superior supervisory, analytical and planning skills; demonstrated ability to foster and promote a positive and cooperative work environment; demonstrated ability to apply sound judgment, sensitivity and integrity in managing confidential information; willingness and ability to travel to meet with students and prospects as needed; willingness to support and promote the Franciscan Felician mission and values of the University.