Lecturer-Academic Fieldwork Coordinator-Occupational Therapy

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:
Eastern Washington University is currently seeking a full-time Academic Fieldwork Coordinator to serve in the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program at the downtown campus in Spokane, Washington. This is a faculty position with a rank of Lecturer. Appointment for this position will begin with Spring Semester of the 2022-2023 academic year (January 3, 2023), and is renewable for subsequent annual appointments on the regular academic year cycle of mid-August through mid-May dependent on performance, need, and funding.

This position has an expectation of availability for a separate 3-month summer appointment. The summer appointment is based on funding and needs of the university, college, and department. An additional adjunct faculty appointment will be issued for start date prior to January 3, 2023.

The Department of Occupational Therapy offers a competitive graduate program for the Master of Occupational Therapy. The MOT program is conducted in a cohort model with 32 students per cohort. The program is completed in 2.5 years. Students complete all academic work during the first two years followed by two 3-month clinical internships. The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is primarily responsible for fieldwork level I and II placements for all students.

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC) responsibilities include the following activities: supervise and coordinate all fieldwork experiences for OT students; assist OT students in their professional development and internships; establish and maintain relationships with the on-site fieldwork educators and provide training and support to enhance their student programs; and initiate new contracts with hospitals, clinics, schools and emerging practice sites; complete all AOTA and ACOTE documentation related to fieldwork experiences. Must have a valid driver's license and willingness to travel to various fieldwork sites as required to appropriately support students and maintain relationships with site supervisors.

Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and to engage in effective teaching.

The Department of Occupational Therapy is located within the College of Health Science and Public Health (CHSPH) on the downtown Spokane campus. As a premier college serving the educational needs of the health care practitioners, CHSPH includes nursing, physical therapy, communication sciences and disorders, public health and health administration, wellness and movement sciences, dental hygiene, and Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE).

Required Qualifications:

• Post-professional master of occupational therapy or master of science in occupational therapy degree OR Master’s degree in occupational therapy (MOT or MSOT) completed by start date;
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience
• Demonstrated experience with administering complex work processes with minimal supervision, under tight timelines
• Demonstrated ability to be persuasive and persistent when seeking placement leads
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Washington
• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills as reported by professional peers
• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff and the public

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in occupational therapy or an entry-level OT degree and a terminal doctorate degree in another health-related field
• Six or more years of clinical experience in a variety of practice areas including physical disabilities and/or mental health
• Knowledge of local practice community
• Experience working with inter-professional colleagues
• Experience as a fieldwork educator
• Completion of the AOTA fieldwork educator training

Other Skills and Abilities:


Job Duties:
% of Time: 30
Responsibility / Duty: Oversee day to day operations of the fieldwork program for the Department of Occupational Therapy.

• Direct, implement, coordinate and supervise fieldwork operations for the department.
• Direct all fieldwork meetings, including agendas, action items, etc.
• Direct utilization of facilities and other resources related to fieldwork.
• Oversee all aspects of fieldwork.
• Analyze, investigate and resolve situations to ensure student success in fieldwork.
• Direct tasks and projects to others to meet deadlines and monitor outcomes to ensure deadlines are met.
• Initiate and implement new fieldwork procedures.
• Enforce compliance of university, department and fieldwork policies and procedures including relevant collective bargaining agreements.
• Represent department and fieldwork program within the University and with external entities to maintain relationships that facilitate fieldwork operations.
• Oversee the identification of appropriate professional development opportunities for OT students.
• Provide consultation to fieldwork educators and to students while in fieldwork.
• Oversee all processes related to fieldwork placements; prepare related paperwork and forms.
• As part of program evaluation, forecast future fieldwork needs; research trends, clinical techniques, and other topical areas. Manage oversight of Fieldwork Advisory Committee.
• Oversee and host continuing education opportunities for community partners.
• Oversee and coordinate Fieldwork Advisory Board.
• Other related duties as assigned

Essential Function Indicator: Yes


% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty: Manage contracts related to fieldwork placements.

• In collaboration with Contracts Manager, monitor all contracts for the fieldwork program.
• Initiate and complete new contracts with hospitals, clinics, schools and emerging practice sites.
• Approve or recommend for approval new contracts.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes


% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with fieldwork sites

• Resolve and investigate any problems related to fieldwork.
• Develop and direct the dissemination of fieldwork and student outcomes reports.
• Oversee, establish and maintain relationships with student coordinators and fieldwork educators.
• Recommend and provide training and support to enhance fieldwork site student programs.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes


% of Time: 30
Responsibility / Duty: Develop and manage fieldwork experiences

• Manage and supervise day to day fieldwork experiences. Investigate and resolve problems with the placements.
• Direct or refer issues, tasks and projects to other departmental staff, Chair, and/or faculty when appropriate.
• Analyze, investigate and resolve fieldwork problems and complaints with the assistance of the chair.
• Manage and conduct student advising pertaining to fieldwork.
• Initiate implementation of problem resolution.
• Verify students and placement sites fully understand roles and expectations related to the fieldwork experience.
• Assist OT students in their professional development and internships.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes


% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty: Teach fieldwork-related courses

• Teach and evaluate students in fieldwork-related courses
• Actively participate in assessment of student learning

Teaching also includes the following additional related responsibilities as defined in the faculty CBA:

• Meet all scheduled classes
• Plan, organize and inform students of course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales
• Schedule and attend office hours
• Turn in grades according to established deadlines
• Advise students who are declared majors on department, college and University requirements and career opportunities.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes


% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty: Accreditation

• Review and understand all Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) standards related to fieldwork I & II.
• Ensure compliance on all ACOTE standards related to fieldwork I & II
• Complete all ACOTE accreditation/reaccreditation documentation including all self-study, and initial accreditation content; annual review reports; and ACOTE accreditation site visit requirements
• Other related duties as assigned.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes



Conditions of Employment:
After the initial one-semester appointment (January 3, 2023-May 15, 2023), this position has a 9-month standard academic year contract (mid-August through mid-May), renewable dependent on performance, need, and funding, with an expectation of availability for a separate 3-month summer appointment. The summer appointment is based on funding and needs of the university, college, and department.

If the position start date is prior to January 3, 2023, an additional adjunct faculty appointment will be issued.

The ideal candidate will be available and able to start in the position by January 3, 2023.

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

COVID-19/MMR Requirement: All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Information link: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/
Salary Information: Academic year salary: $68,254. Salary will be prorated for less than full academic year appointment.

Posting Date: 09/14/2022
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: 10/17/2022

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/9489

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.








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