Faculty/Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Department of Occupational Therapy, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Thomas Jefferson University is hiring a full-time, 12-month faculty member in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences. The position includes administrative responsibilities as Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program and is at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor, depending on experience. The role is based at Jefferson’s Center City campus and has a start date of November 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will be an integral member of the occupational therapy faculty and the program’s Experiential Learning Team. The role coordinates student fieldwork experiences, supports students and fieldwork educators, contributes to fieldwork curriculum development, and helps ensure program compliance with ACOTE standards.

Requirements

• Must be an occupational therapist.
• Must have a doctoral degree.
• Must have experience as an academic fieldwork coordinator or fieldwork educator.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in teaching, collaboration, and sustaining partnerships.
• Openness to novel and dynamic processes to support students through experiential learning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in innovative program development.
• Experience serving the community.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple ongoing projects and communicate with community partners, the entry-level program director, and faculty.
• Collaborate with administrative staff to ensure program compliance and that ACOTE standards are met.
• Collect and interpret data for fieldwork curriculum development.
• Guide students in developing skills needed to meet site-specific learning objectives.
• Ensure students meet fieldwork-site health and onboarding requirements.
• Schedule and confirm student placements.
• Advise students and fieldwork educators regarding experiential learning.
• Maintain a faculty-centric scholarship agenda.
• Provide internal and external service.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts.
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree