KVCC Occupational Therapy Assistant Faculty / Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC)
About The Position
The KVCC Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Faculty/Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC) will collaborate with the OTA Program Director to develop instructional materials, teach assigned content, advise students, evaluate student performance, and participate in ongoing program assessment and accreditation requirements. This role also involves active participation in the OTA Advisory Board and the KVCC community as a faculty member. A key responsibility is to develop, evaluate, and coordinate all fieldwork education sites and provide oversight for all fieldwork education functions. The individual must stay current with developments in Occupational Therapy practice, membership, certification, professional development, teaching and learning methods, evaluation, and curriculum design.
Requirements
- An Occupational Therapy Practitioner
- A minimum of a baccalaureate degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized regional or national accrediting body.
- Hold a current Maine OTA license or be eligible for licensure in the State of Maine.
- At least two years of clinical practice experience as an occupational therapy assistant
- Documented practice and teaching expertise in physical rehabilitation or psychosocial occupational therapy practice, supervision/management, and fieldwork education.
Responsibilities
- Develop instructional materials
- Teach assigned content
- Advise students
- Evaluate student performance
- Participate in ongoing program assessment
- Participate in accreditation requirements
- Be active in the OTA Advisory Board and KVCC community as a faculty participant
- Develop, evaluate, and coordinate all fieldwork education sites
- Provide oversight of all fieldwork education functions
- Remain current with developments in Occupational Therapy practice, membership, certification, professional development, teaching and learning methods and evaluation, and curriculum design
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid Holidays
- Statewide Locations
- Tuition Waivers
- Training
- 529 Education Plan
- MCCS Matching Grant
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
