OTD Fieldwork & Curriculum Leader

The University of Alabama; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama invites applications for the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator of its new Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. This role supports clinical experiences, accreditation, operations, and strategic growth across rural Alabama and the Southeast.

Seeking a visionary, student-centered practitioner and scholar to help build a nationally distinctive program with strong collaboration across college and university partners. Tenure/clinical track options may apply.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered OT license in a U.S. jurisdiction and eligibility for Alabama licensure.
• Doctoral degree from a US Department of Education recognized institution (OTD, PhD, or equivalent).
• Minimum eight years of OT experience including clinical practice, academic administrative experience, and scholarship.
• Four years of faculty teaching experience at the postbaccalaureate level.
• Qualifications for Associate/Full Professor or exceptional candidates at advanced Assistant Professor rank.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fieldwork experiences and clinical education for the OTD program.
• Support accreditation requirements and program compliance.
• Collaborate with Program Director and Associate Program Director on program development and scholarship.

Skills

OT license

Academic administration

Scholarly teaching

Ownership of program development

Teaching postbaccalaureate experience

Education

Doctoral degree in OT (OTD/PhD) or equivalent

Job description

The University of Alabama invites applications for the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator of its new Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. This role supports clinical experiences, accreditation, operations, and strategic growth across rural Alabama and the Southeast.

Seeking a visionary, student-centered practitioner and scholar to help build a nationally distinctive program with strong collaboration across college and university partners. Tenure/clinical track options may apply.