Director of Fieldwork Education
Widener University | |
United States, Pennsylvania, Chester | |
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Nov 02, 2024 | |
Widener University Institute for Occupational Therapy Education Program is actively seeking a full-time, 12-month position Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor to serve as the Director of Fieldwork Education (DFWE) for the Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program in the College of Health and Human Service. The candidate will have graduated with a degree in Occupational Therapy and earned a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university. The candidate must also have initial certification by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), eligibility for OT Licensure in Pennsylvania with at least three years of clinical experience with supervision responsibilities with Level I and Level II students. Responsibilities include teaching courses on campus and online (when requested), serving as academic advisor and/or mentor for students and/or student organizations, contributing to scholarship through presentations and/or publications, maintaining currency in the academic discipline through continuing study, professional development, and/or participation in professional activities, pursuing service and leadership opportunities within the Program, College, University and profession, serving as Doctoral Capstone Faculty Mentor (4-5 students per year), and other duties assigned by the Director. This DFWE reports to the Director of the Institute for Occupational Therapy Education and is responsible for the OTD Program compliance with the fieldwork requirements defined by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and outlined in the accreditation standards. The DFWE administers all aspects the fieldwork portion of the program which includes oversight of Level I and Level II Fieldwork rotations. Responsibilities also include interfacing with fieldwork educators for on-going clinical site development. A significant portion of the DFWE's annual work load is dedicated to the management and administration of the fieldwork program, and fieldwork-related teaching. The workload is as follows:
The College, which has a focus on interprofessional education, service, and research, houses programs in clinical psychology, education, human sexuality, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, speech-language pathology and social work. Our students represent a multitude of diverse identities. We aspire to develop a College faculty, staff, and curriculum that is anti-racist, anti-oppressive and reflects and respects our professional values. We seek to create an intentionally diverse educational community in which students, staff, and faculty perspectives are valued and meaningfully incorporated into our work. Duties and Responsibilities: (include but are not limited to) Essential Duties: In Relationship to Fieldwork Sites
In Relationship to Students
Teaching
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Education/Training and Experience Required): Required:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL WORK HOURS:
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran. Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu. EOE M/F/V/D |