Fieldwork Education Lead for OT Doctoral Program

AAMC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development funds

Collaborative academic environment

Teaching load planning

Job summary

The University of Virginia's School of Education and Human Development seeks a faculty member to be the academic fieldwork coordinator (AFWC) for its developing Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program, housed within the Department of Kinesiology. The AFWC will collaborate with the OT Program Director to develop the fieldwork education component as an integral aspect of the program.

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in occupational therapy practice and fieldwork education

Qualifications

• Must have clinical expertise in occupational therapy and fieldwork education.
• Experience coordinating fieldwork experiences and liaising with fieldwork sites is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum components and support student learning during fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with OT Program Director to develop fieldwork education within the OTD program.
• Coordinate with fieldwork sites and program faculty to support students’ fieldwork journey.
• Ensure fieldwork activities meet ACOTE accreditation requirements and program goals.
• Contribute to teaching, scholarship, and service aligned with the program's strategic plan.

Skills

Fieldwork coordination

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

ACOTE knowledge

OTD practice

Education

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Academic teaching experience

Tools

ACOTE standards knowledge

Job description

The University of Virginia's School of Education and Human Development seeks a faculty member to be the academic fieldwork coordinator (AFWC) for its developing Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program, housed within the Department of Kinesiology. The AFWC will collaborate with the OT Program Director to develop the fieldwork education component as an integral aspect of the program.

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in occupational therapy practice and fieldwork education