Instructor of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program / Fieldwork Coordinator

Faculty | Full-time, tenure track position | 9 months

McHenry County College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faulty instructor for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and act as Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. In addition to classroom/laboratory instruction, the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (FWC) develops, coordinates, and monitors programming related to student field work experiences.

Including but are not limited to:

• Teach assigned courses per semester; daytime and/or evening as needed
• Assessment of student learning
• Enhance and diversify fieldwork sites
• Develop curriculum to enhance programming of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
• Maintenance of full accreditation status through ACOTE
• General involvement as a faculty member in participatory College governance, advisement and recruitment of students, and college committees
• Be informed of activities at the State level and keep apprised of external agency regulations and changes to regulations that directly impact the program
• Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence
• Work with colleagues/partners to facilitate articulation of appropriate courses within those institutions
• Continue professional development in area of expertise and in teaching/learning strategies
• Assist in educating the public about the program through college sponsored activities
• Support and participate in continuous quality improvement

• Current licensure in Illinois and certified as an Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice experience
• Minimum of a baccalaureate degree awarded through an accredited institution by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth
• Willingness to use educational technology
• Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds and learning styles

Equal Employment Opportunity

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