OTA Fieldwork Educator & Instructor

Coastal Alabama Community College; Bay Minette (AL); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Coastal Alabama Community College in Alabama is seeking an OTA Fieldwork Coordinator to oversee all Level I and II fieldwork experiences, coordinate assignments, ensure ACOTE standard compliance, and support curriculum delivery for the OTA program.

This full-time faculty position includes teaching, advising, program assessment, budgeting support, and College service, with eligibility for the state salary schedule and opportunities for professional development.

Competenze

• Licensed or otherwise regulated Occupational Therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) as required by state law.
• Minimum bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum three years of documented experience in occupational therapy practice.
• Clinical experience as an OT or OTA.
• Professional experience as a fieldwork educator or documented training in fieldwork education roles and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate ability to coordinate and manage fieldwork education activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in teaching and maintain current knowledge in their subject matter, as documented by appropriate professional credentials, certifications, education, and experience in the designated content area.
• Demonstrate proficiency in instructional methods, curriculum development, and the supervision and evaluation of students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.

Mansioni

• Coordinate, administer, and evaluate all Level I and Level II fieldwork experiences for OTA students.
• Ensure compliance with ACOTE accreditation standards and institutional policies related to fieldwork education.
• Maintain current knowledge of ACOTE standards, AOTA guidelines, and state and federal regulations impacting fieldwork education.
• Collaborate with the Program Director and faculty to support program accreditation, assessment, and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate and secure records related to fieldwork placements, contracts, student performance, and fieldwork outcomes.
• Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships with occupational therapy practitioners and community agencies to secure fieldwork placements.
• Recruit, evaluate, and retain qualified fieldwork educators and sites that support curricular outcomes and student learning.
• Ensure fieldwork sites provide varied practice experiences that support completion of program requirements within established timelines.

Conoscenze

Fieldwork coordination

Teaching

Curriculum development

Advising and mentoring

Accreditation knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Coastal Alabama Community College in Alabama is seeking an OTA Fieldwork Coordinator to oversee all Level I and II fieldwork experiences, coordinate assignments, ensure ACOTE standard compliance, and support curriculum delivery for the OTA program.

This full-time faculty position includes teaching, advising, program assessment, budgeting support, and College service, with eligibility for the state salary schedule and opportunities for professional development.