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Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Assistant Teaching Professor of Occupational Therapy

Penn State Mont Alto is seeking a new faculty member to serve as the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Assistant Teaching Professor of Occupational Therapy. This is a limited term , non-tenure position with a 42-week contract starting July 1, 2022, or as negotiated.

The AFWC for a developing Master's in Occupational Therapy program holds a faculty appointment and has administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of The Pennsylvania State University. This individual demonstrates competence in teaching, fieldwork education, curriculum and course development, and accreditation requirements set for by ACOTE. In addition, the AFWC's primary responsibilities are to plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and monitor students' fieldwork experiences. AFWC teaches assigned courses within the Occupational Therapy program using traditional, hybrid, and on-line methods during the weekday and weekends as scheduled. The AFWC participates in student advising, career guidance, NBCOT exam preparation, and licensure processes. The AFWC participates in campus, college, university, professional, and community service activities. The AFWC will participates in professional development activities to stay current in the discipline and teaching in the higher education environment.

Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program, holding a Post Professional Doctoral degree in occupational therapy for at least eight (8) years. Minimum of ten (10) years full-time equivalent practice as occupational therapist, community-based practice in pediatrics, on-site fieldwork educator of occupational therapy students, significant teaching/learning experience via online environment. Must have significant experience with ACOTE accreditation reporting and/or ACOTE Roster of Accreditation Evaluator (RAE), as well as curriculum development and administrative experience. The applicant must be certified by NBCOT, currently licensed to practice as an occupational therapist in Pennsylvania, and a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Demonstrated competency with Office 365, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling skills are a must. The applicant should have knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal and practice issues affecting clinical and community-based education, the contemporary needs of students, and the profession of occupational therapy. Enthusiasm for working in an interprofessional environment is essential.

This position requires the following clearances:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Penn State University is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions.

Penn State Mont Alto is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide. It is a student-centered campus of approximately 1000 students; about 25% are adult learners. The campus is located in south central Pennsylvania in a rural setting adjacent to the Michaux State Forest. The coursework for the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors is offered, as well as nine baccalaureate degrees and seven associate degrees. Students and faculty at Penn State Mont Alto have all of the resources of a major research university at their disposal, but in a small college atmosphere. Class sizes are small and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention. Our faculty members are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience to their students and are actively engaged in research. Our students receive a world-class education delivered in a small campus setting and have opportunities to participate in undergraduate research projects supervised by faculty members.

For more information about the campus, visit http://montalto.psu.edu .

Direct any questions to Dr. Michael Doncheski, Director of Academic Affairs, Phone 717-749-6051, cms50@psu.edu. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Applicants should access the Penn State jobs website: https://hr.psu.edu/careers and enter their application using the appropriate tab. Please submit a letter of application, resume, transcripts, and list of three references with contact information.

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.


Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-Mont-Alto/Academic-Fieldwork-Coordinator-and-Assistant-Teaching-Professor-of-Occupational-Therapy_REQ_0000030209

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.





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