Description

Open Rank – Occupational Therapy

UT Health San Antonio

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator Faculty Position

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health SA) is the leading academic medical center serving South Texas (https://uthscsa.edu/).  UT Health SA includes the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Professions and School of Public Health. The Department of Occupational Therapy is within the School of Health Professions (https://uthscsa.edu/health-professions/) and supports a large research and patient care enterprise. In August 2024, the University of Texas (UT) System Board of Regents authorized UT System to integrate University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and UT Health SA into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university integrating academic, research, and clinical aspects. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

The Department of Occupational Therapy invites applications for a Full-time position in the accredited Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) education program. This Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC) position may be tenure, tenure-track or non-tenure Faculty. Faculty rank and tenure status will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the final candidate.

This is a full-time (12-month) faculty position that reports to the Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy. Faculty member’s roles and responsibilities will be determined by department chair in order to meet the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program objectives and outcomes. The AFWC is responsible for the OTD Level I and Level II Fieldwork coordination as required by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Standards for Doctor of Occupational Therapy programs. The AFWC works closely with members of the Curriculum Committee to ensure that the Fieldwork experiences are integrated with the curriculum design and the student learning outcomes. Faculty are expected to contribute to established departmental and institutional goals and requirements, in concert with the department, school, and university’s mission and vision. Faculty responsibilities for this position include some or all of the following: teaching, scholarly activities, student advising, committee service, clinical and community activities. Additional responsibilities may include involvement in occasional off-campus, evening or weekend duties, as well as student recruitment, and retention efforts. Work environment is office, classroom, lab and/or clinical.

Roles and Duties

Duties and workload will be determined individually for each core faculty member and will constitute a combination of:

•        Teaching in the classroom, laboratory, small groups and community.
•        OTD Level I and Level II Fieldwork coordination as required by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Standards for Doctor of Occupational Therapy programs.
•        Scholarly and/or research activities that support the departmental strategic plan.
•        Student advisement and mentoring related to academic coursework, professional behaviors, fieldwork education, and the doctoral capstone development and experience.
•        Departmental, institutional, and professional committee service as determined by chair and faculty member.
•        Professional association activities, community activities, clinical practice, and other activities as determined by chair and faculty member.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

•        Minimum Three years of clinical practice experience in the field of occupational therapy (OT).
•        A doctoral degree in occupational therapy, or related field, from a regionally accredited institution.
•        OT Texas licensure required. Newly employed faculty members must have Texas license by first day of employment.
         Current/Active NBCOT certification.
•        Documented expertise and experiences in teaching, scholarship and service within the areas assigned by department chair.  
  

Preferred Qualifications

•        Documented expertise and experiences as an OT Fieldwork Educator in the practice setting, including mentorship and supervision of OT students.
   

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. The job description is subject to change to meet the OTD Program education/clinical/administrative standards. 

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the process will continue until the position is filled.

1.  A complete application should include the following uploaded documents:
2. Letter of Interest (outlining your interest & qualifications for the position).
   Curriculum Vitae.
3. Three (3) professional references with full contact name, title, email, direct phone numbers and institutional/company affiliation (providing this information authorizes hiring department for references to be contacted).

All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.