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Assistant/Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy Field Work Coordinator - 3522

Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Department of Kinesiology
Working Title: Assistant/Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy Field Work Coordinator - 3522
Vacancy Type: Tenure Track Faculty

Min T/E Requirements:
• An earned master’s or doctoral degree in occupationalTherapy• Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical practice,including supervision of occupational therapy fieldwork students(will consider relevant part-time experience)• Licensed or eligible for licensure within North Carolina for Occupational Therapy.



FTE: 1
Salary Range: Commensurate upon Education and Experience
Hiring Range: Commensurate upon Education and Experience
Position #: 3522
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months per Year: 12
Work Schedule:
Work Schedule Type:

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:
According to the American Kinesiology Association, Kinesiology is “the academic discipline that involves the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life.” One of the unique features of the academic discipline of Kinesiology is that it involves the “integration of the multi dimensional study and application of physical activity.” In fact, Kinesiology “explores not only biological, medical and health-related aspects of human movement, but also psychological, social-humanistic, and professional perspectives.”

Our Kinesiology department is comprised of several specialized areas of study such as fitness specialist, health promotion, recreation and sport administration, and athletic training. We offer courses such as biomechanics, sociocultural foundations of sport, sport and exercise psychology, exercise physiology, foundations of human movement, sport management, and more. All of these areas are foundational elements of the professional applications of our discipline.

The degrees through the Department of Kinesiology require a common core of courses, which is aligned with the American Kinesiology Association’s undergraduate degree core content knowledge.

The purpose of the Department of Kinesiology is:

To provide a comprehensive academic program in health, fitness, recreation, and sport management for students who plan to pursue one of these fields as a profession;

1. To educate individuals about risk factors associated with certain lifestyle choices and provide them with the skills to make behavioral changes that will improve their health and the quality of their lives’
2. To provide a service program which will afford all students the opportunity to learn and participate in a wide range of activities which will benefit them now and in the future; and
3. To provide recreational activities that will enable students and faculty to enjoy their leisure time in a program that will benefit them physically, mentally, and socially.

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is a faculty member with an appointment in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program who has administrative reassigned time to supervise and mentor students in field placements. The faculty member also advises and teaches in the Occupational Therapy Program. Reporting to the Program Director of Occupational Therapy, the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is a full participant in the success of the Occupational Therapy program and the fulfillment of the mission of the Occupational Therapy Program. The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the level I and level II fieldwork experiences. It is the role of the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator to act as a liaison between the student and the Fieldwork Educator at the facility. The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator determines the most appropriate Fieldwork placement that will allow the students to achieve program learning outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing, overseeing, and evaluating Level 1 and Level 2 fieldwork experiences for students in the Master of Science program in occupational therapy; ensuring compliance with ACOTE fieldwork requirements; obtaining and maintaining clinical contracts with various health care facilities; working directly with OT students to provide high quality clinical education experiences in a variety of settings; collaborating with program faculty to integrate fieldwork experiences into the overall program of study; working with institutional staff to manage policies, procedures and affiliation agreements that comply with legal requirements; participating fully in all clinical faculty roles, including teaching within their realm of expertise; educating Fieldwork Educators, promoting excellence, integrity and service in all interactions; maintaining a program of professional scholarship; and, engaging in service to the department, profession and/or community.

Strong candidates should have experience in design and coordination of all fieldwork rotations, oversight of fieldwork relations and activities, oversight of fieldwork site selection and facility contracts, as well as conducting duties of scholarship and data management.

Job Description:
Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 8,200 in 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity and public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of community and belonging­-a place where faculty and staff feel supported, take pride in the university's mission, and are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference in their communities.

The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is a faculty member with an appointment in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program who has administrative reassigned time to supervise and mentor students in field placements. The faculty member also advises and teaches in the Occupational Therapy Program. Reporting to the Program Director of Occupational Therapy, the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is a full participant in the success of the Occupational Therapy program and the fulfillment of the mission of the Occupational Therapy Program. The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the level I and level II fieldwork experiences. It is the role of the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator to act as a liaison between the student and the Fieldwork Educator at the facility. The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator determines the most appropriate Fieldwork placement that will allow the students to achieve program learning outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing, overseeing, and evaluating Level 1 and Level 2 fieldwork experiences for students in the Master of Science program in occupational therapy; ensuring compliance with ACOTE fieldwork requirements; obtaining and maintaining clinical contracts with various health care facilities; working directly with OT students to provide high quality clinical education experiences in a variety of settings; collaborating with program faculty to integrate fieldwork experiences into the overall program of study; working with institutional staff to manage policies, procedures and affiliation agreements that comply with legal requirements; participating fully in all clinical faculty roles, including teaching within their realm of expertise; educating Fieldwork Educators, promoting excellence, integrity and service in all interactions; maintaining a program of professional scholarship; and, engaging in service to the department, profession and/or community.

Strong candidates should have experience in design and coordination of all fieldwork rotations, oversight of fieldwork relations and activities, oversight of fieldwork site selection and facility contracts, as well as conducting duties of scholarship and data management.

Application Instructions: Candidates should submit the following documents with the application: (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) three letters of professional reference.

Management Preference:
Three (3) years of full-time successful graduate program teaching experience in a post-secondary setting is required. Administrative experience in higher education is highly recommended. Excellent skills in communication, organization, technology and collaboration. Experience in design and coordination of all fieldwork rotations, oversight of fieldwork relations and activities, oversight of fieldwork site selection and facility contracts, as well as conducting duties of scholarship and data management.

Lic or Certifications Required by Statute or Regulation: • Licensed or eligible for licensure within North Carolina for Occupational Therapy.

Job Opening Date: 01/19/2023
Job Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Posting Category: Faculty
Posting Number: EPA00754

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/9637






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