Faculty/Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Saint Louis University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Generous retirement plan

Job summary

Saint Louis University invites applications for an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for the MOT program. This full-time non-tenure track role has a January 2026 start and 50% time dedicated to fieldwork coordination. The candidate will provide clinically focused learning opportunities for students.

Responsibilities include curriculum-aligned fieldwork design, student matching, progress communication, and representation at trainings and site visits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master's degree is required.
• Licensed occupational therapist with at least five years of practice experience.
• At least three years of experience as a fieldwork educator for Level I/II or teaching at college/university level.
• Currently licensed or eligible for licensure in Missouri.
• Evidence of teaching experience and clinical education involvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to design fieldwork experiences that align with curriculum.
• Match and assign students to fieldwork placements and advise on Level I/II processes.
• Communicate with students and fieldwork educators regarding progress and performance.
• Represent the program at trainings, meetings, conferences and site visits.

Education

Master's degree

Licensed occupational therapist (OT)

Fieldwork educator experience

Teaching experience

Clinical education

Job description

Who is Saint Louis University?

Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Saint Louis University

Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University (SLU) is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution, dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, is seeking applicants to join our dynamic faculty for a full-time non-tenure track faculty appointment as an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for the Master's in Occupational Therapy Program. This position has an anticipated start date of January 2026 and will have 50% time dedicated to the role as Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. We are seeking talented candidates to provide clinically focused learning opportunities for students.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach in an area of expertise, engage in scholarship, and provide service to the Department, College, and/or University. Primary academic fieldwork coordinator responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Collaboration with faculty to ensure the fieldwork program reflects the sequence and scope of curricular content to design fieldwork experiences strengthening the ties between didactic and fieldwork education

• Matching and assigning students to fieldwork placements and advise students of the overall fieldwork (Level I and Level II) process and program

• Communication with students and fieldwork educators related to student progress and performance during fieldwork experiences

• Representing the Program at various trainings, meetings, conferences, and clinical site visits

The Master's in Occupational Therapy Program is housed with within the Doisy College of Health Sciences (DoisyCollege.slu.edu). Faculty have access to classrooms and laboratories with state-of-the-art teaching and research technologies. Fieldwork coordination responsibilities are supported by staff in both the department and Dean's office related to site identification and management of contracts. The Paul C. Reinert, S. J. Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning provides faculty resources to assist in designing meaningful and engaging classroom experiences. The competitive total compensation package includes tuition remission for qualified personnel and a generous retirement plan. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications and experience.

Position Requirements

Required

• Minimum of a master's degree

• Licensed occupational therapist with at least five years of practice experience

• At least three years of experience as a fieldwork educator for Level I and/or Level II fieldwork and/or instructing students in a classroom or lab environment at the college or university level.

• Currently licensed as an occupational therapist or eligible for licensure in the state of Missouri

• Evidence of current content expertise including clinical education

• Evidence of teaching experience (e.g., course instructor, continuing education, conference presentations)

• Served as a clinical instructor and/or site coordinator of clinical education

Preferred

• Terminal doctoral degree:Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) or academic doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc.D., Ed.D.)

• Evidence of University teaching experience (e.g., course coordinator, laboratory instructor, or lecturer)

• Record of peer-reviewed scholarship

Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

The Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy houses two degree programs: Bachelors of Science in Occupational Science (BSOS) and a Master's in Occupational Therapy (MOT). Both the MOT and BSOS programs offer multiple pathways of entry, including accelerated options. The Occupational Therapy program is ranked among the top 40 of best programs in the country by US News and World Report.

https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools/occupational-therapy-rankings

Function

Nonmedical Primary Appointment <12 mo.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.