Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, School of Occupational Therapy

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

The Master of Occupational Therapy (OT) Fieldwork Coordinator is a full-time faculty member with additional responsibilities in the summer months (stipend included) that are contracted through a stipend. The Academic Fieldwork coordinator is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the level I and level II fieldwork experiences. It is the role of the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator to act as a liaison between the student and the Fieldwork Educator at the facility. The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator determines the most appropriate Fieldwork placement that will meet the student's needs. The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is responsible for communicating with prospective fieldwork sites, establishing relationships with facilities, assuring a formal contract is in place, educating Fieldwork Educators, preparing essential documentation for experiences and communicating essential information to all involved pertaining to the Lenoir-Rhyne Occupational Therapy program. All positions are based on enrollment and subject to available funding.

Lenoir-Rhyne University promotes a welcoming campus environment that is integral to the university’s commitment to excellence in engagement and education. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience nurturing a welcoming community, working with faculty, staff and/or students from all walks of life and/or incorporating varied perspectives and traditions in their current or previous positions. This commitment is rooted in our Lutheran tradition of fostering wisdom, nurturing vocation and preparing students for lives of purpose while serving the common good.

Type of Appointment

Faculty: Instructor (or as determined by Provost of Academic Affairs); promotion per the Lenoir-Rhyne University Faculty Handbook
nine-month; Full time, with stipend to cover administrative and summer expectations for duties as fieldwork coordinator

Position Location

School of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Hickory, N.C. Campus, in-person

Reporting

The Lenoir-Rhyne University Academic Fieldwork Coordinator reports to the Occupational Therapy program director and the dean of the College of Health Sciences

Essential Fieldwork Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing and following all fieldwork related ACOTE standards which includes compliance with Standards C.1.0
• Establishing and maintaining the necessary communication between the fieldwork site and Lenoir-Rhyne, including ensuring (with assistance of responsible staff) all written cooperative agreements between Lenoir-Rhyne and the fieldwork placement sites
• Assuring that all contracts are signed and reviewed prior to student placement
• Serving as a resource to the fieldwork sites in establishing and maintaining a suitable clinical educational program
• Maintaining current information files in the electronic tracking system on each fieldwork placement
• Communicating the procedures to students that include fieldwork education and placement
• Orienting all students to the purpose and procedures for fieldwork education
• Advising students in regards to fieldwork placement planning
• Assigning all eligible students to fieldwork experiences
• Providing information (that is not accessible by student) to the fieldwork site at least 4 weeks prior to the student’s arrival
• Communicating with students while they attend fieldwork through Canvas coursework, & email
• Ensuring that students receive proper assessment and supervision during the fieldwork experience by communicating with supervisors as needed
• Serving as liaison between to the Occupational Therapy program throughout the students’ fieldwork experiences, performing on-site visits scheduled on an as needed basis
• Coordinating continuing education for fieldwork educators on topics related to supervision, clinical education, and OT theory and practice
• The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator may actively supervise fieldwork students
• The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator enters grades for fieldwork after receiving student evaluations from the fieldwork educator
• The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator has the ultimate authority in assigning the student grade
• Establishing and assisting with any fieldwork remediation that is required for students
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program director or college dean

Qualifications

• Required Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree
• Required degree earned from an accredited occupational therapy program by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency
• Required certified nationally as an Occupational Therapist and/or eligible for licensure in North Carolina and South Carolina
• Required minimum of 2 years documented experience in the field of occupational therapy which must include clinical practice as an occupational therapist
• Preferred familiarity with fieldwork or involvement in fieldwork
• Preferred record of professional and academic experience/achievement
• Preferred commitment and capacity for teaching excellence, student mentorship, scholarly and professional engagement
• Required strong commitment to achieve the mission of the OT program and Lenoir-Rhyne University

Behavioral Expectations

• Maintain high integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment
• Maintain and contribute to a professional, respectful, courteous, equitable, and inclusive environment
• Treat other individuals with dignity, respect, and kindness
• Adhere to all university policies, procedures, standards, values, and comply with all federal state and local laws

Position requirements in the role description outlined above indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Role descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list for the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested and acquire new skills and responsibilities. Lenoir-Rhyne University reserves the right to modify, add, remove, or waive the responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position.

Application Process

To ensure full review, completed applications should contain:

• Letter of application specifically addressing your qualifications and experience for this position
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Statement of teaching philosophy which includes a discussion of how you incorporate varied perspectives and traditions in your job and/or teaching and learning
• List of three professional references including name, current position, email, address, and phone number

About Lenoir-Rhyne University

Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private masters comprehensive liberal arts institution founded in 1891, with its traditional campus located in Hickory, North Carolina, a town of more than 40,000. The university has additional graduate centers in Asheville, N.C. and Columbia, S.C. The university now offers more than 45 undergraduate and 20 graduate degree programs to approximately 2,400 students. Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build a sense of community, and promote responsible leadership for service in the world. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lenoir-Rhyne is open to people from all religious and non-religious backgrounds.

About College of Health Sciences

The College of Health Sciences at Lenoir-Rhyne University provides current and practical knowledge and skills that prepare students for success in differing health science careers. The college offers four undergraduate degrees: Exercise Science, Nursing, Public Health and Sports Management. At the graduate level the College of Health Sciences offers: Master of Science Exercise Science, Master of Public Health, Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy

Lenoir-Rhyne University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, political affiliation, age, marital status, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, pregnancy or veteran status.
Lenoir-Rhyne’s Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy extends to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, reassignment, demotion, discipline, discharge, performance evaluations, compensation and benefits as well as the education setting. Lenoir-Rhyne is committed to providing an environment that promotes equity, inclusion and belonging for faculty, staff, students, contractors, volunteers and visitors.

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