Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor and Occupational Therapy Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Essential Functions

• Securing, maintaining and evaluating external clinical rotation programs for OT students nationwide.
• Preparing, developing, and coordinating legal contracts and associated issues for fieldwork establishment and maintenance.
• Developing fieldwork course objectives, course materials, and educational experiences that promote optimal learning for students.
• Developing, implementing and evaluating effective learning processes and course materials for students in the program and associated fieldwork sites.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of student performance, collaboration with fieldwork settings and supervisors, and/or other information required for fieldwork experiences.
• Establishing communication links and implementing and communicating policies and procedures pertaining to conditions and responsibilities for fieldwork educators as they relate to the OT program.
• Clarifying and analyzing fieldwork issues within an ethical framework for positive resolution.
• Maintaining current information on legal issues concerning fieldwork experiences, and pertinent federal/state regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Participating in institutional planning and the development of specific clinical/academic goals and objectives for the OT program.
• Reporting information from fieldwork supervisors and fieldwork students to inform the academic curriculum (to Program Director and appropriate faculty).
• Developing and implementing a plan that effectively evaluates fieldwork educators and fieldwork sites to meet the objectives of the program and the organization.
• Course coordination, teaching, and academic advising, as required.
• Maximizing resources and maintaining high faculty and staff morale in the OT program.
• Assisting in securing extramural funding.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience.
• Occupational Therapy Licensure or licensure eligible in PA.
• Documented expertise in area(s) of teaching responsibility and knowledge of the content delivery methods including web-supported classes and distance learning.
• Documented administrative experience in occupational therapy administration (may include clinical and academic experiences).
• Documented contribution to the Profession either through leadership or scholarship.
• Abide by the occupational therapy code of ethics, standards of practice, philosophy, vision and goals.
• A broad understanding of OT in its present and future role within a complex and dynamic healthcare system.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationships with a variety of internal and external constituencies of the College.
• Funded grant work or grant writing experience.
• Knowledge and expertise in the clinical and emerging practice areas of OT.
• Expertise in the field of OT education.
• Teaching expertise in using biomedical sciences and evidence-based practice.
• A track record of OT clinical innovation.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table.

Additional Information

• This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt.
• The offered salary is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
• For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.