University of the Cumberlands

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Get Set for Cumberlands! Join our team of student-focused individuals working together in order to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth, leadership and service. CURRENT STUDENT or EMPLOYEE? Please log into Workday and use the Career Tile to find and apply to jobs from our internal career sites. The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC) is a core faculty member responsible for the development, coordination, and oversight of all aspects of Level I and Level II fieldwork experiences for the Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Program. The AFWC will work alongside the Program Director to develop a fieldwork education component of the occupational therapy doctorate curriculum that aligns with the program’s mission and curriculum. The AFWC is responsible for compliance with the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) fieldwork standards. The AFWC will collaborate with academic and clinical faculty and fieldwork educators to ensure high-quality fieldwork education, student learning, and professional development. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and evaluate fieldwork education components in compliance with ACOTE standards. Coordinate and manage student placements for Level I and Level II fieldwork experiences. Establish and maintain clinical affiliation agreements with clinical sites. Maintain accurate documentation of student progress Evaluate and maintain quality assurance of fieldwork sites and educators through assessment tools, site visits, and feedback. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with fieldwork sites and professionals in various practice settings. Provide mentorship and training for fieldwork educators as needed. Prepare students for fieldwork experiences and support the integration of classroom and clinical learning. Provide academic and fieldwork advising to monitor student progress and provide guidance, support, and remediation as needed. Participate in curriculum development, instruction, and student learning assessment as a core faculty member. Contribute to the program's accreditation process and participate in program assessment and continuous improvement initiatives. Engage in teaching, scholarly activities, and service in accordance with institutional and ACOTE requirements. Participate in faculty meetings, departmental, school, and university committees, and student admissions processes. Qualifications: Required qualifications: A doctoral degree in occupational therapy or related major awarded by an institution accredited by a USDE-recognized regional accrediting body (a post-professional doctoral degree, such as OTD, PhD, EdD, etc., is preferred). Current certification by NBCOT and eligibility for occupational therapy licensure in the state of Kentucky. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the field of occupational therapy At least one (1) year of experience in fieldwork education (as a fieldwork educator or AFWC) or documentation of training in the roles and responsibilities of a fieldwork educator. Familiarity with ACOTE standards and fieldwork education best practices. Proficiency in educational technology and fieldwork organization systems. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Preferred qualifications: Teaching experience in occupational therapy programs or in graduate-level programs Strong community/national/international connections in the OT field. Record of scholarly activity and engagement in professional associations (e.g., AOTA). Application Instructions: Please submit the following: Cover letter detailing qualifications and interest in the position Current curriculum vitae (CV) Teaching Philosophy Contact information for three professional references Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a “life-more-abundant.” Located in the heart of Appalachia, University of the Cumberlands (UC) is an institution of regional distinction that offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major fields of study, along with several pre-professional, graduate and doctoral programs. With a total enrollment of more than 20,000 students, UC is one of the largest and fastest growing private universities in Kentucky and is devoted to preparing students for the future through hands-on, experiential learning and research. The University of the Cumberlands does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran status, because a person is a smoker or nonsmoker, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University -administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment, and the University has sought and been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets.