What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator - Occupational Therapy Program position at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?
The University of Mary Hardin Baylor seeks qualified faculty for its Master of Science and Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, beginning late July of 2025. This is a year-round (12-month) full-time, tenure or clinical track position with initial appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience.
This faculty member will be responsible for advising and teaching graduate students throughout the curriculum, to include advisement of capstone experiences and student teaching in the Cru Community Clinic.
UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 25,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.
Specific Responsibilities: This position includes teaching graduate courses in occupational therapy at a reduced workload; ongoing curricular and course revision and development; advising and mentoring occupational therapy students; and participating in departmental and university committees.
In addition, the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the fieldwork component of the curriculum (FW I A/B and FWIIA/B), to include
- Ensuring compliance with fieldwork requirements of ACOTE Standards Section C.1.0, including establishing and maintaining contracts with fieldwork sites for student field placement
- Supporting students before, during and after fieldwork experiences
- Evaluation of students in the fieldwork setting
- Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the University’s mission and who will be an active participant in their local church.
- Degree:
- Occupational therapist with an entry-level practice degree and initial certification is required.
- A doctoral degree from a regionally-accredited institution in OT or related field is required.
- Licensure: A current and unencumbered Texas OT license is required. Current OT licensure in another state with eligibility to achieve Texas OT licensure may be substituted.
- Professional Experience: Minimum of three (3) years clinical employment experience required.
- Teaching Experience: Professional experience as a fieldwork educator or documentation of training in the roles and responsibilities of a fieldwork educator is required.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, a dedication to professional attainment, and commitment to quality improvement are essential.
- Must agree to the University’s Employee Statement of Understanding
Salaries and Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.
To Apply: Please click the “Apply Now” link to apply for this position. Please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript copies, and evidence of quality teaching performance with your online application. Your letter of interest should respond to UMHB’s mission and values, found at http://about.umhb.edu/our-mission. In addition, include in one page or less, a description of your own Christian beliefs and commitments. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
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