Faculty: Occupational Therapy Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Description

Concordia University full-time faculty fulfill the university's mission to help students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world via teaching, scholarship and service. Concordia University faculty are active scholars in their academic disciplines and participate in the life of the university via curriculum development, academic program assessment, and other activities that support student recruitment, retention and engagement. All Concordia faculty are expected to demonstrate excellence in college-level teaching.

The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC) is a core faculty member in the OTD program, and manages and administers program compliance with the fieldwork requirements of ACOTE Standards Section C.1.0. This position receives a 24-credit administrative release in order to fulfill fieldwork oversight responsibilities. This is an on-ground position, requiring weekly campus attendance in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC):

• The AFWC is responsible for securing and managing fieldwork placements and courses including but not limited to the following:
• Ensures compliance with fieldwork requirements according to ACOTE standards Section C.
• Coordinating fieldwork placements for students in the OTD program.
• Complete site visits for potential and active fieldwork sites.
• Completing midterm visits for students engaged in Level II fieldwork placements.
• Mentoring/advising students with focus on professional behavior development.
• Teaching fieldwork related courses
• Collaborating with faculty to support application of students' learned skills through simulation, virtual, faculty-led, community-based, and on-site experiences
• Oversee fieldwork administrative assistant.
• Update and obtain new capstone contracts/MOU as needed for all student placements.
• Oversight of software implementation for fieldwork placements.
• Collaborate with OT faculty, academic fieldwork coordinator, and program chair concerning fieldwork and student issues.
• Attend Michigan Occupational Therapy Education Consortium (MOTEC) meetings.
• Attend AOTA academic leadership meeting (ALC) bi-annually along with the annual conference to keep abreast of capstone issues and network with other academic fieldwork coordinators at the ALC.

Full-time ranked OTD Faculty:

• Teach classes as assigned, including but not limited to fieldwork-related courses.
• Conduct peer-reviewed scholarship/research as described in the Concordia University faculty handbook.
• Provide service to the department, school and university as described in the Concordia University faculty handbook.
• Collaborate with faculty in various healthcare disciplines within the School of Health Professions, as well as the campus at large.
• Attend departmental, school, and university wide faculty meetings.
• Attend opening ceremony, graduation, faculty retreat and other CU gatherings as requested by administration.
• Maintain proficiency in technology for student teaching and interaction including Microsoft office, databases, and web interaction including the CU designated learning management system.
• Prepare and maintain an annual calendar in Outlook with recurring deadlines.
• Maintain membership in a Christian congregation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to be well organized, detail oriented and accurate.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the University, in both written and oral formats.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and organize work in a busy university setting.
• Ability to demonstrate ingenuity and prompt action in resolving problems.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Advise students effectively based on departmental or university student advising policies.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentially.
• Uphold the professional and ethical standards of the profession of occupational therapy.
• Ability to operate office technology and personal computer with related applications efficiently.
• Maintain a positive, can-do, service-oriented attitude with Department Chair, all faculty and students.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• Will hold a doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency. Occupational Therapy or a related discipline and PhD or post-professional doctorate preferred.
• Prior successful clinical supervision, coordination and teaching experience in higher education is preferred.
• Maintain (or be eligible for) a current license to practice occupational therapy in the state of Michigan.
• Minimum of two years clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist.
• Professional experience as a fieldwork educator or documentation of training in the roles and responsibilities of the fieldwork educator.

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Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. Please complete the online application and submit cover letter, resume/CV, statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidates are identified.

Click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 80 undergraduate majors, over 50 master's degree programs, and 10 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.