Occupational Therapy Education Director

1 week ago

Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Widener University Full time
Job Title: Director of Fieldwork Education

Widener University's Institute for Occupational Therapy Education Program is seeking a full-time, 12-month Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor to serve as the Director of Fieldwork Education (DFWE) for the Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program in the College of Health and Human Service.

Responsibilities:
  • Administer and oversee the fieldwork component of the OTD Program, including outreach to prospective sites, and formulating and overseeing contractual agreements.
  • Collect, compile and report pertinent fieldwork data and information required for program evaluation, accreditation, and curriculum decisions.
  • Provide guidance and support, as needed and requested, by the fieldwork setting and serve as a resource person for the fieldwork education community.
  • Communicate activities, news, and other relevant information from the academic program to the fieldwork setting.
  • Serves as an active member of the Philadelphia Regional Fieldwork Consortium of area DFWEs (includes attendance at general meetings, attending the annual Clinical Council Day, develop educational materials and sessions for clinical educators, committee assignments, and serving as an officer, as elected).
Teaching Responsibilities:
  • Participate in curriculum development.
  • Develop and teach courses in the OTD Program as negotiated with the Program Director including at a minimum all fieldwork related courses.
  • Ensure courses and syllabi are current and available to all students.
  • Demonstrate competency in knowledge and skills in teaching both in class and online as evidenced by supervisor, peer, and student evaluations.
  • Documentation of expertise in areas of teaching responsibility and content delivery method (online or in class).
  • Participate in team and/or interdisciplinary teaching.
  • Use faculty development opportunities and teacher effectiveness tools to improve teaching.
  • Supervise students on special projects including being a Capstone Faculty Mentor for (4-5 students) per year.
General Responsibilities:
  • Attend all university academic events as required in faculty handbook.
  • Attend all University, College, and Program faculty meetings.
  • Advise students in OTD program.
  • Assist in the accreditation process.
  • Participate in student recruitment and admissions activities including interview days.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to support the mission of Widener University as evidenced by teaching and learning assignments, advising, and mentoring of students.
  • Participate in professional activities and service to the University, School, community, and the profession.
  • Engage in scholarly/clinical work related to area of interest on a regular bases and as required by expectations of the Program.
  • Conduct applied research as relevant.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduated with a degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university.
  • Earned doctoral degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Initial certification as an occupational therapist by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
  • Pennsylvania state licensure as an occupational therapist.
  • Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in occupational therapy including supervision of Level I and Level II fieldwork students (5 or more years preferred).
  • Teaching/academic experience (Two years' experience preferred).

Widener University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

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