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Clinical Assistant Professor & Academic Fieldwork Coordinator - Occupational Therapy

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Aug 22, 2025
Clinical Assistant Professor & Academic Fieldwork Coordinator - Occupational Therapy Clinical Assistant Professor & Academic Fieldwork Coordinator - Occupational Therapy Hiring Department: Department of Occupational Therapy Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1036207 Posting Close Date: September 22, 2025 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $90,000 to $100,000. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is responsible for the entry-level OTD (EOTD) & post-professional OTD (POTD) fieldwork programs. Acting as liaison between the Dept and clinicians providing fieldwork education experiences to EOTD and OTD students, coordinate fieldwork educational programs, plan/participate in fieldwork & didactic education of occupational students, monitor/evaluate students' fieldwork performance, facilitates professional interaction & consultation, develop operational plans to supply education for fieldwork educators, develops & manages clinical contracts between the university and fieldwork sites, & evaluates the effectiveness of the fieldwork educators' & clinical facilities' educational program via personal interaction & fieldwork site visits. Per the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education "A" standard, the AFWC may be assigned other institutional duties that do not interfere with the management & administration of the fieldwork program. Duties & Responsibilities Oversee fieldwork assignments and placements for entry-level occupational therapy doctorate students and post-professional occupational therapy doctorate students in a variety of clinical and community-based settings. Educate students in the process for fieldwork matching through a series of classes. Advise students regarding their fieldwork performance and oversee remediation plans. Recruit and develop potential fieldwork sites and maintain relationships with current fieldwork sites. Assure students' compliance with fieldwork health and additional requirements. Develop materials for student fieldwork orienatation. Develop plans for student fieldwork, in collaboration with the fieldwork sites, to maximize student learning and meet the needs of the sites. Provide direction to fieldwork educators at fieldwork sites and conduct on-site visits. Collaborate with fieldwork sites in establishing fieldwork objectives. Facilitate professional interaction and consultation between the Department of Occupational Therapy and fieldwork sites Establish and maintain Student Placement Agreements (contracts) for fieldwork and practicum sites. Provide educational programs for fieldwork educators. Specifically responsible for the program's compliance with the fieldwork-related accreditation requirements as defined by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Teaching and course development/documented expertise in area(s) of teaching responsibility and knowledge of the content delivery method. Participate in departmental and college committees, including post-professional OTD student committees Publish in refereed articles and other types of publications (e.g., practice-grounded articles) that impact the practice of occupational therapy Present at state and national meetings Participate in public service activities Participate in scholarly activities either as independent scholars or in collaboration with a tenured/tenure track faculty member, clinical faculty member, and/or clinician from UIC or outside of UIC Provide creative leadership in further development of graduate programming Perform other duties as assigned Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Completed doctoral degree (OTD, PhD, EdD) Licensed or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in the State of Illinois Three years experience in occupational therapy treatment settings Strong organization and interpersonal skills Experience teaching or mentoring students in a professional academic program or as a clinical fieldwork educator Must have documented expertise in their area(s) of teaching responsibility and knowledge of the content delivery method. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience as an academic fieldwork coordinator or educator Managerial and supervisory experience Record of Applied Scholarship Record of community and/or professional service Record of supervising OTD students as chair or committee member The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. 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