Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A private research university in Glendale, California, seeks a full-time Academic Fieldwork Coordinator to lead fieldwork coordination in mental health settings. The role involves advising students, partnering with fieldwork sites, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. Candidates should possess an O.T.D. or Ph.D., have two years of clinical experience, and hold a current California occupational therapy license. The annual salary ranges from $80,000 to $90,000. This position may also offer teaching opportunities.

Qualifications

• Earned O.T.D. or Ph.D. required.
• Minimum of two years clinical practice as an occupational therapist.
• Current California occupational therapy license needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Level I and Level II Fieldwork for students.
• Strengthen partnerships with fieldwork sites.
• Develop new innovative fieldwork opportunities.
• Plan and present orientations and seminars.

Skills

Clinical practice experience

Mentorship

Fieldwork coordination

Knowledge of AOTA standards

Education

O.T.D. or Ph.D.

Job description

The Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California invites applicants for one full-time 12-month clinical faculty position. This position will serve as an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for Mental Health and will work with the Division's current faculty members to coordinate both Level I and Level II Fieldwork in a variety of settings who serve individuals with mental health conditions. This includes advising students on fieldwork processes and assigning students to fieldwork as it coincides with Chan academic programs. This position also involves strengthening partnerships with existing fieldwork sites through mentorship of fieldwork educators, and developing new sites including opportunities in innovative and role-emerging settings. The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, along with the fieldwork team will plan and present student orientations and fieldwork seminars for educators in the community. Additionally, all Academic Fieldwork Coordinators collaborate to maintain compliance with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) standards. This position may also include teaching opportunities.

Qualifications include: an earned O.T.D. or Ph.D. experience working at least two years of clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist, preferably in a mental health setting, and current license to practice occupational therapy in California.

The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

Job ID REQ20137963

Posted Date 07/25/2025

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