Position Overview. The College of Health Sciences at Marquette University invites applications for a full-time appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Program. This is a twelve-month, non-tenured faculty position. Rank and salary commensurate with experience. The successful applicant will join our team of innovative faculty in developing and implementing a new entry-level OTD program. The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is primarily responsible for the management and administration of the fieldwork program and the program’s compliance with the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) educational standards for fieldwork education.
Duties and Responsibilities. Responsibilities include primary oversight and administrative management of fieldwork in the curriculum including teaching related content and assessment of student outcomes, collaboration in establishing and developing fieldwork site relationships, processes, and fieldwork experiences and objectives, student advisement and supervision, management and evaluation of student fieldwork experiences including maintenance of documentation. Travel to/from clinical fieldwork and doctoral experiential sites is an expectation and requirement of this position. This role requires significant contact and timely communication with external constituents. Additional responsibilities include service to the Department, University and community, and professional development. Must fulfill duties as assigned by the Chair of the OT Department and/or the Dean of the College. Opportunities exist for clinical practice.
Minimum Qualifications include an earned doctoral degree from a USDE regionally accredited institution (or demonstration of significant progress toward completion of a doctoral degree); current Wisconsin licensure as an occupational therapist (in good standing); current National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT); at least 3 years full-time, post-licensure clinical practice experience as an Occupational Therapist; documented previous experience as an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator with knowledge of ACOTE standards or documented experience in teaching in an occupational therapy education program. Must have excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills. Must meet role competencies for an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator per the American Occupational Therapy Association Standards for Continuing Competence and per guidelines of the College and University.
Preferred qualifications include teaching experience at the postsecondary level with documented expertise in area of instruction/teaching responsibilities, evidence of engagement in scholarly work. Experience in program development is highly preferred.
Internal Number: 201102146
About Marquette University
As a Jesuit university, Marquette’s mission is to provide a distinctive, rigorous, and well-rounded education that includes care for the whole person. We seek candidates who are committed to the core values of a Jesuit university and who respect the university’s mission statement, found at http://www.marquette.edu/about/mission.shtml
