OTA Fieldwork Education Lead

Shawnee Community College; Center (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawnee Community College seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant Academic Fieldwork Coordinator to oversee academic fieldwork education, coordinate Level I and II experiences, and ensure ACOTE compliance. The AFWC collaborates with the Program Director, faculty, fieldwork educators, students, and community partners to align fieldwork with the curriculum and professional standards.

The role emphasizes instructional leadership, program governance, and partnership development to strengthen

Qualifications

• Must be an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
• Must hold and maintain a current, valid license to practice as an OT/OTA.
• Must hold at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least two years of documented OT field experience.
• Professional experience as a fieldwork educator or documented training in that role.
• Meets SCC course instructor qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate academic fieldwork education and ensure ACOTE alignment.
• Develop and maintain fieldwork sites and partnerships; manage fieldwork agreements.
• Place students in Level I and Level II fieldwork and evaluate experiences.
• Collaborate with program director, faculty, fieldwork educators, students, and community partners.
• Teach courses and provide learning-centered instruction; support student achievement of competencies.
• Monitor student progress, provide remediation or support as needed.
• Maintain confidential fieldwork records and documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

OT/OTA credential

Current license

Bachelor's degree

Fieldwork experience

Instructor qualifications

Job description

Shawnee Community College seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant Academic Fieldwork Coordinator to oversee academic fieldwork education, coordinate Level I and II experiences, and ensure ACOTE compliance. The AFWC collaborates with the Program Director, faculty, fieldwork educators, students, and community partners to align fieldwork with the curriculum and professional standards.

The role emphasizes instructional leadership, program governance, and partnership development to strengthen