Rank Open Faculty Position for - Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
- Employer
- Mercy University
- Location
- Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jan 8, 2025
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Other Health & Medicine, Administrative, Student Affairs, Health Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Job Posting Summary
The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University invites qualified candidates for an Open Rank, Faculty Position of Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program in the School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University beginning January 1, 2025.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
• Adhere to AOTA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice (AOTA 2012); maintain professional knowledge through engagement in organizations and scholarly activities.
• Manage clinical education for the OTA Program, aligning with program and institutional goals. Asses clinical sites, including managing contract negotiation and quality review.
• Contribute to academic reports, accreditation processes, and program evaluations.
• Assign all students to clinical settings (Level I & II) and coordinate with sites on curriculum, placement expectations, and objectives. Conduct site visits to assess student performance.
• Design and deliver teaching modules, including lectures, discussions, and practical exercises to support student learning.
• Provide orientation, advise on professional development, and collaborate with clinical educators for student assessments and grading.
• Organize workshops and participate in clinical education councils to support clinical educators.
• Participate in curriculum development, teaching evaluations, and implement improvements based on feedback.
• Maintain student records per regulations; assist with program tasks like admissions and recruitment.
• Assist the Program Director with accreditation, department management, and represent the program at college events.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience:
• Three years experience as an Occupational Therapist, and two years supervisory/management experience.
• Two years experience supervising and advising clinical education students.
• Licensed as an OT or an OTA in New York State.
• Previous teaching and research experience recommended.
Education Requirements:
• A Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field.
Physical/Other Requirements:
• Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies
About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu .
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
Campus Safety
Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be found here.
Company
Mercy University Mission Statement
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
About Mercy
Mercy University is a four-year, private, non-profit institution of over 11,000 students. The main campus is in Dobbs Ferry, New York with additional campuses in the Bronx, Manhattan and Yorktown Heights. Mercy University's main campus encompasses 55 acres alongside the picturesque Hudson River in Dobbs Ferry, a suburb of Westchester County, 25 miles north of New York City. In addition to academic and administrative buildings, it houses the University's residence and athletics programs. The Manhattan Campus is strategically situated in the heart of Manhattan at Herald Square. The Bronx Campus occupies 125,000 square feet at the Hutchinson Metro Center, a rapidly developing complex of corporate and health care organizations and businesses. The campus at Yorktown Heights also houses a significant number of essential administrative units
History
Founded as a junior college in 1950 under the auspices of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy University became a four-year college offering programs leading to the baccalaureate degree in 1961. The University received full accreditation from the Middle States Association in 1968. In the next half-decade, Mercy boldly set a course for its future with a series of actions which included declaring itself independent, non-sectarian, and co-educational, doubling the size of the existing physical plant, and initiating the first of many community outreach efforts to non-traditional student populations. Mercy's innovative spirit soared in the 1970s when it broadened its outreach through the establishment of extension centers and branch campuses throughout communities in Westchester County and New York City. This expansion enhanced the University's reached to the traditional college market and positioned the University on the leading edge of higher education for those who were the first generation in their families to seek college degrees and the adult student market. Always seeking ways to expand academic and career opportunities for its students, Mercy University was authorized to offer its first graduate program (in nursing) in 1981. Since then, 30 diverse graduate programs have been introduced, and in 2006, the University was granted authorization to offer its first doctoral program (in physical therapy). Mercy University has become one of the regional leaders in the preparation of healthcare professions as well as a leading provider of teacher education preparation for the New York City Schools and the surrounding communities. The University expanded its offerings to include online programs in the 1990s, and was soon granted the ability to offer entire degree programs online. Thousands of Mercy University students take one or all of their courses online through the more than 40 undergraduate and graduate programs offered. At the heart of Mercy University is its dedication to the motivated student, and the University's commitment to quality, student support, and affordability - as well as innovation - remains as strong today as ever.
Academics
The University offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs in five schools: Business, Education, Health & Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts and Social & Behavioral Sciences. More than two dozen of the programs can be completed 100 percent online. Mercy University offers competitive financial aid and scholarship support. While the majority of students are New York residents, students represent 18 states and 43 countries. Mercy University offers small class sizes with an average student/faculty ratio of 20:1. The experienced and highly-qualified faculty includes Fulbright Scholars, published authors and national authorities who are dedicated to excellence in teaching. As experts and national and international leaders in their fields, they bring timely, relevant, real-world experience into the classroom, blending theory with practice. The more than 300 staff members are distinguished by their dedication and loyalty to the institution's mission and students.
Employment
We at Mercy University pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy University is committed to hiring the most qualified candidates such that the University may effectively and efficiently fulfill its mission. Mercy University provides a supportive environment for all employees to succeed while providing challenging, rewarding, and upwardly mobile career opportunities to build a career in terms of work experience and academic studies. Please check on the link below to view on current vacancies or visit our website at https://jobs.mercy.edu. AA/EOE.
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