Academic Fieldwork Coordinator/Assistant or Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fieldwork programming, placements, and support for students in the MSOT and OTD programs.
• Ensure departmental compliance with ACOTE fieldwork standards.
• Manage fieldwork educators and maintain relationships with community partners.
• Provide credit-bearing teaching, student advising, and mentorship.
• Participate in scholarly endeavors and provide service to the College and the community.
• Monitor student progress and manage program data, policies, and curriculum.

Requirements

• Earned doctoral degree by the position start date.
• Initial certification as an occupational therapist.
• MA OT licensure or eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of two years of documented experience as an occupational therapist.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience as a fieldwork educator.
• Documentation of formal training in the roles and responsibilities of a fieldwork educator.

Benefits

• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Tuition exchange program for dependents.
• Generous paid time off and paid sick leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA) with a generous college match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life, accident, and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness programs.
• Free use of the state-of-the-art Wellness Center.

About the Company

Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution founded in 1885, dedicated to the Humanics Philosophy—the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body. The Department of Occupational Therapy, housed within the School of Health Sciences, offers accredited MSOT and OTD programs. The department is located in the state-of-the-art Brown Cooper Health Sciences Center, featuring advanced interprofessional simulation suites and specialized clinical labs.