Academic Fieldwork Coordinator & Department Faculty

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The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC) reports to the Program Director of the OTD program. The AFWC is a full‑time position based at the Chicago, IL campus, requiring a minimum on‑site presence of three days per week and allows up to two days of remote work per week. The role involves teaching up to 12 semester credits per academic year within the occupational therapy program and primary responsibility for fieldwork‑related courses and courses within the professional expertise area.

• Establish and maintain written agreements between The Chicago School and all partner organizations that are sufficient for students in each cohort and in effect prior to and for the duration of all fieldwork experiences.
• Coordinate Level I and Level II Fieldwork experiences for students in each cohort.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with all accreditation standards related to Level I and Level II Fieldwork Experiences.
• Ensure that all aspects of the fieldwork experiences have a clear connection to the OTD curriculum and accreditation standards, and that both process and outcomes are documented.

• Develop and teach fieldwork‑related courses and content related to area of expertise within the occupational therapy program up to 12 semester credits per academic year to support an understanding of overall program objectives and comply with accreditation standards.
• Prepare syllabi; update course materials; participate in course and program learning outcome assessments; continuously improve course materials; and develop curriculum.
• Deliver instruction in an online learning environment using available university learning management and document storage systems.
• Provide detailed feedback on student assignments in a timely and constructive manner while working to maintain engaging and respectful interactions with students.
• Provide advising to assigned OT students that include conduct and responsibilities to enter the profession, student progress and academic standing, fieldwork education planning and feedback, and doctoral capstone preparation.
• Demonstrate a commitment to building a learning community empowered through multicultural perspectives that lead to cultural competence with humility and emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice for students, staff, and faculty.

• Maintain memberships with professional associations related to professional area of expertise (e.g., AOTA, ILOTA).
• Maintain current Illinois OT licensure in effect on start date.
• Complete continuing education courses related to area of expertise and adult education strategies.
• Consistently engage in professional writing and publication efforts, including with students when possible.
• Participate in research with program peers and other university staff when possible.
• Engage with students’ Capstone mentor and/or committee member when available and when subject matter is consistent with publication interests.
• Assist students to present at state, regional, or national association conferences and/or publish in periodicals or peer‑reviewed journals.
• Participate in university service through committee work, collaborations, and ad hoc projects/initiatives.

• Doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by the USDE (OTD, PhD, EdD, DSc, DHSc, etc.).
• Degree from a US…