Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Faculty, Occupational Therapy Program

Description

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC)

Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure Track

The Department of Occupational Therapy at Methodist University in Fayetteville North Carolina is seeking an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator to lead clinical education in our in-person entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program which admits cohorts of 30 students. This is an opportunity to shape a growing fieldwork program and build lasting partnerships across a region with diverse practice settings including military and veteran health services connected to Fort Bragg the Cape Fear Valley Health system rural and community-based practice. You will join a collaborative student-centered faculty at a university that also includes a School of Medicine and an expanding set of graduate health professions programs.

What youll do

• Lead the development implementation and evaluation of Level I and Level II fieldwork in alignment with the curriculum design and ACOTE standards
• Build and maintain a strong network of fieldwork sites including affiliation agreements site development and responsive professional communication with clinical partners
• Train and support fieldwork educators
• Conduct site visits either virtually or in person
• Manage student placements fieldwork records and student compliance requirements (such as immunizations and background checks) using Exxat
• Prepare advise and support students before and during fieldwork including managing remediation and performance concerns
• Serve as instructor of record for fieldwork courses
• Coordinate with the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator to keep fieldwork and capstone experiences aligned
• Use fieldwork outcomes data to inform program evaluation and contribute to accreditation reports and self-studies
• Teach in your area of expertise and contribute to advising scholarship and service.

The position includes dedicated administrative time for fieldwork coordination and a clinical practice day each week so you can maintain your clinical skills while you teach. Scholarship in fieldwork and clinical education is supported and valued for tenure and promotion.

Appointment

This is a 12-month full-time on-campus tenure-track faculty position in an in-person program. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

To apply

Priority review of applications begins October 26 2026 and continues until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible. Apply through Methodist Universitys employment portal.

Please submit:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Contact information for three references

For questions about the position contact Dr. Katie Jones EdD OTR/L Chair Department of Occupational Therapy and OTD Program Director at or .

Required qualifications

• Doctoral degree (OTD PhD EdD DSc or related) from an accredited institution
• Licensed as an occupational therapist in North Carolina or eligible for licensure with an active NC license by the start date
• At least 2 years of clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist
• Experience as a fieldwork educator or documented training in fieldwork educator roles and responsibilities (for example the AOTA Fieldwork Educator Certificate Program)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in academic fieldwork coordination
• Experience with ACOTE accreditation processes
• Experience with Exxat or a similar clinical education platform
• Teaching experience in higher education
• Expertise in mental health assistive technology or program development
• An established area of clinical expertise and interest in scholarship related to fieldwork education

Required Experience:

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