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Assistant or Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy - Academic Fieldwork Coordinator



Position Announcement

The new Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) Program in the College of Health Sciences at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, seeks a doctoral-prepared occupational therapist to ensure compliance with the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) educational standards and manage the student fieldwork within the program.

The successful applicant will join an innovative team in the didactic and clinical development, and implementation of the OTD program, as well as have primary responsibility for the development, coordination, and monitoring of student fieldwork experiences, in compliance with ACOTE educational standards. This is an eleven-month faculty position. More information about the college, faculty, and degree offerings can be found online at https://colleges.utahtech.edu/health/ .

Responsibilities
  • Maintain Program compliance with fieldwork requirements of ACOTE standards.
  • Serve as the liaison between course directors, program director, and interprofessional resources to achieve the objectives of the program, college, and university.
  • Collaborate with faculty, program director, and fieldwork educators to create and manage a Level II Fieldwork model that fits ACOTE standards.
  • Oversee the mapping of all Fieldwork experiences to the curriculum.
  • Create and implement the evaluation plan for Fieldwork-related learning.
  • Disseminate findings from the evaluation plan.
  • Create the policies and procedures for soliciting student data and assigning Fieldwork sites.
  • Create and oversee the process for contract establishment and renewal.
  • Oversee database utilization and management by fieldwork faculty and staff.
  • Collaborate with faculty and program director to develop ongoing learning opportunities for clinical educators.
  • Provide recommendations to the Program’s strategic plan.
  • Assist the Program Director with completion of all required annual reports for program accreditation.
  • Teach in areas of expertise with the Program, as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Possess a terminal academic degree or clinical doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in the state of Utah.
  • Minimum of three years of professional practice experience, including supervising occupational therapy fieldwork students.
  • A current and valid driver’s license, with reliable personal transportation (job includes frequent travel to fieldwork settings).
  • Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills needed for working with diverse stakeholders.
  • Proficient with computer technology and strong organization, problem-solving, and counseling skills.
PREFERRED OR DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in academic program or curricular development and knowledge of ACOTE standards.
  • Teaching experience at the college/university level.
  • Experience with online teaching.
  • Experience in scholarly activity.
Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Full-time (11-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2023, with pay and benefits starting May 1, 2023. Annual salary of $95,000-$110,000 depending on qualifications & experience. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under 'Benefits Summary' for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins March 20, 2023 ; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (approximately one page, single-spaced, about their teaching or other experience, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population). Please upload all of the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of 'active learning. active life' and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah with its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. The nearest metropolitan area is Las Vegas, NV (120 miles), with amenities such as an international airport and professional sporting teams. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/ or contact:
  • U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov , 800-421-3481.
  • U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov , 303-844-5695.
The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirement items per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to perspective students, students, UT employees and prospective employees online at https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/ .

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.

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