Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC)

POSITION PURPOSE: The AFWC will be responsible for OTA Program fieldwork compliance with the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), as well as the ongoing maintenance, evaluation, and improvement of all AFWE components of the OTA Program. Additionally, the AFWE will provide quality instruction and feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students inside and outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College's mission and strategic plan initiatives; and conform to campus expectations of faculty performance, development, and engagement.

Essential Functions

INSTRUCTION

• Be responsible for the program's ongoing compliance with the fieldwork requirements of current ACOTE Standards.
• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
• Use Learning Management System (e.g., IvyLearn) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
  
  

RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

• Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
• Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 07.02.00).
• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.
  
  

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
• Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.
• Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.
  
  

COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH

• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college's relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college.
• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships (specifically, fieldwork partnerships and placement) within service area as appropriate in the department and division.
  
  

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

• Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.
• Support and engage with Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
• Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.
• Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.
• Participate in career service and alumni activities.
• Support program/department chair in program management activities.
• Adhere to college and regional academic policies.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials per ASOM 07.01.00 for a discipline assigned, academic leadership and management skills.

The AFWC will

• Possess an unrestricted, unencumbered active IN-license as a certified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
• Hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency.
• Have 2 years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy which must include:
• Professional and clinical practice experience as a fieldwork educator or documentation of training in the roles and responsibilities of a fieldwork educator.
• Possess and reflect the academic and experiential qualifications and backgrounds (identified in documented descriptions of roles and responsibilities) that are necessary to meet program objectives and the mission of the institution.
• Possess documented current expertise in their assigned area(s) of teaching responsibility and student advisement, including knowledge of resources for student well-being.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in teaching and evaluation of student learning.
• Display knowledge of the curriculum design, application of principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice concepts and the content delivery method (e.g., in-person, distance learning).
  
  

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.