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Huntington University invites applications for the position of Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for Occupational Therapy Assistant
Program.

This faculty role is responsible for the development, coordination, and evaluation of fieldwork education to ensure students
receive high-quality, compliant experiences that support program outcomes and meet accreditation standards established by the Accreditation
Council for Occupational Therapy Education (2023). Faculty align fieldwork coordination with the university mission, curricular philosophy,
and professional standards while contributing to student learning and ongoing program assessment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a strong personal Christian commitment and faith in Jesus Christ and a desire to serve others.
• Must be committed to the
  mission of Huntington University as a comprehensive Christian College dedicated to educating men and women to impact our world for
  Christ.
• Demonstrated understanding of Christian higher education, preferred.
• Commitment to continuous process
  improvement
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience and a
  bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (degree may be in a different field)
• Current NBCOT certification and Indiana
  licensure required
• Must not hold a master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy
• A master’s or doctoral degree in
  a field other than occupational therapy from an accredited institution is preferred
• Evidence of clinical practice and engagement
  with professional healthcare organizations
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including diligence in managing agreements and
  documentation
• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of clinical partners and organizations
• Strong
  interpersonal, written communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience in teaching, supervision, or student mentoring
  preferred

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• 10-month contract
• The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
  oversees Level I and Level II fieldwork placements
• Builds and maintains clinical partnerships, and coordinates student placement
  processes, including site matching and scheduling
• Monitors student progress
• Maintains fieldwork documentation,
  agreements, and conducts site visits as needed
• Supports accreditation reporting and continuous improvement
• Responsible
  for the program’s compliance with fieldwork education requirements
• This role includes a limited but regular teaching assignment
  within the OTA program
• One clinic day per week is granted to maintain skills needed for patient/client care, professional
  development, and continued proficiency in occupational therapy practice
• Participate in University committees and other regular
  faculty activities as expected or required.
• Perform all duties and requirements as stated in the Faculty Handbook as a faculty
  member.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the OTA Program Director.

General
Information: Huntington University is an independent, Christian liberal arts university. Employees of Huntington University subscribe
to the Statement of Faith that is identical to that of the National Association of Evangelicals. Statement of Faith

Work Schedule: This is a full time, 10-month faculty, exempt position.

To Apply follow this link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7353b4b0-47be-41c8-bcb3-dc2ae3843581&ccId=19000101_00000
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