Academic Fieldwork Coordinator / Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
- Employer
- Saint Catherine University
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 29, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education, Health & Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Administrative, Student Affairs, Minority & Multicultural Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Posting Details
Position Title
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator / Assistant Professor,
Occupational Therapy
Division
Academic Affairs
Department/Office
MA Occupational Therapy
Position Summary
TheOccupational Therapy
DepartmentatSt. Catherine
Universityinvites applications for a full time, 12-month
rolling contract for an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator faculty
position.
St. Kate’s occupational therapy department has a 75+ year history of excellence in occupational therapy education and leadership in the profession. Our graduate programs offer an occupation-based curriculum that is interwoven with the University’s liberal arts education, and provides students with a foundation in four major populations and practice areas: pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, and rehabilitation. We strive to prepare students from diverse backgrounds to live out the principles of social justice to support the occupational participation of clients in all aspects of their lives. TheAcademic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC)creates field opportunities for students to hone their clinical knowledge and skills and deepen their understanding of populations and cultures in order to have a positive impact.
Responsibilities include:
St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherineenrolls studentsin certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats. Minimum Qualifications
We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service. EEO Statement St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us athr@stkate.eduor 651-690-6565. Application instructions for FACULTY VisitSt. Kate Careersto apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment. For information, contact Stephanie de Sam Lazaro atsldesamlazaro@stkate.edu@stkate.edu. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 19, 2021. Application deadline is August 20, 2021.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper MidwestHERCand is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org. Posting Number 20210065-FAC Posting Start Date 06/29/2021 Application Deadline 08/20/2021 Posting Specific Questions
St. Kate’s occupational therapy department has a 75+ year history of excellence in occupational therapy education and leadership in the profession. Our graduate programs offer an occupation-based curriculum that is interwoven with the University’s liberal arts education, and provides students with a foundation in four major populations and practice areas: pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, and rehabilitation. We strive to prepare students from diverse backgrounds to live out the principles of social justice to support the occupational participation of clients in all aspects of their lives. TheAcademic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC)creates field opportunities for students to hone their clinical knowledge and skills and deepen their understanding of populations and cultures in order to have a positive impact.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage student fieldwork experiences including policy and practice development, site development, student placement and support, compliance withACOTEstandards, and ongoing evaluation.
- Establish and maintain fieldwork processes with students, faculty, and sites, ensuring adequate and appropriate level of supervision of students on fieldwork.
- Locate, confirm, and match students to fieldwork sites and collaborate with fieldwork sites while students are on those rotations.
- Engage faculty and students in fieldwork evaluation, decisions, and activities
- Develop and demonstrate learner-centered strategies, carrying out scholarly activities in collaboration with faculty, students, and the community in an area of interest.
- Advise graduate students, establishing relationships of trust and respect with students of all cultures and perspectives in order to promote student success.
- Provide prompt, quality feedback and advising to students surrounding course performance.
- Ensure fieldwork placements are in alignment with the curriculum design.
- Design, teach, evaluate, and revise course content to reflect evidence-based practice and most current knowledge in the field and to promote student learning.
- Engage in scholarship and professional development activities to keep current on fieldwork research and best practices.
- Share scholarly work with external audiences through publication and/or presentations on a University or local level.
- Participate in University wide activities such as commencement ceremonies, convocations, faculty meetings and hearing, and faculty development events, leading the department fieldwork team.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherineenrolls studentsin certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats. Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral degree
- Three (3) years clinical practice with knowledge of current occupational therapy practice.
- Experience working with students as a fieldwork educator, lab instructor, doctoral capstone mentor, etc.
- NBCOTcertified
- Licensed as an OT in state of residence and, if state of residence is not Minnesota, eligible for licensure in Minnesota
- Post baccalaureate level teaching experience.
We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service. EEO Statement St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us athr@stkate.eduor 651-690-6565. Application instructions for FACULTY VisitSt. Kate Careersto apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment. For information, contact Stephanie de Sam Lazaro atsldesamlazaro@stkate.edu@stkate.edu. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 19, 2021. Application deadline is August 20, 2021.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper MidwestHERCand is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org. Posting Number 20210065-FAC Posting Start Date 06/29/2021 Application Deadline 08/20/2021 Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *HRQ: What is your highest level of
completed education?
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Some graduate school
- Master's degree
- ABD
- Professional degree (e.g., JD, MD)
- Doctoral degree
- *HRQ: For any education beyond high
school, please list the degree or certification and the area of
focus.
(Open Ended Question)
- *Do you have current and unrestricted
OTA or OT licensure in your state of residence?
- Yes
- No
- *Are you eligible for or do you hold
your OT licensure in Minnesota?
- Yes
- No
- *Are you certified with the National
Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)?
- Yes
- No
- *How many years of occupational
therapy experience do you have? This includes clinical practice as
an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
- None
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5-7 years
- 8+ years
- *HRQ: St. Kate’s is committed to
making Inclusive Excellence a reality and has identified “Drive a
Culture of Inclusive Excellence” as one of six priorities in the
strategic plan. Give a specific example of how you have promoted a
culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion in your current
or recent role(s).
(Open Ended Question)
- *HRQ: Are you presently legally
authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer?
Please be aware that St. Catherine University is only able to
consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United
States.
- Yes
- No
- *HRQ: St. Catherine University
welcomes applications from candidates who are traditionally
under-represented. We are happy to consider candidates who are
currently in possession of a temporary work visa, however, please
be aware that we do not offer employment visa sponsorship. Will you
now or in the future require an employer to sponsor you for an
employment-based visa/status in the U.S. (e.g. H-1B status)?
- Yes
- No
- Maybe
- *HRQ: Can you perform the essential
functions of this position with or without accommodation?
- Yes
- No
- *HRQ: How did you hear about this
opportunity?
- St. Catherine University website
- St. Catherine University employee
- Academic Jobs
- American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
- Association of Catholic Colleges/Universities
- Association of Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- College or University website
- Council of Independent Colleges
- DisabilityConnect.com
- Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
- DiversityConnect.com
- Google Jobs
- HigherEdJobs
- Higher Education Case Managers Association (HECMA)
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine
- IMDiversity
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- Insight Into Diversity
- Latinos in Higher Ed
- LGBTConnect.com
- LGBTQ in Higher Education
- Minnesota College Professionals Association
- Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
- MinnesotaWorks.net/Minnesota Workforce Center
- Minority Jobs
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
- National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
- National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE)
- OutandEqual.com
- People of Color in Higher Education
- Pioneer Press
- Pollen Midwest
- Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce (SPACC)
- SimplyHired.com
- Star Tribune
- StudentAffairs.com
- Twin Cities Senior Student Affairs Officers listserv
- VeteransConnect.com
- Women in Higher Education
- ZipRecruiter
- Other
- Cover Letter
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Professional Reference Contact Information
- NBCOT Certificate
- OT License
- Statement of Teaching Interests
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