Posting Number
F379P

Quick Link for Posting
http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/24097

Working Title
Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator of Occupational Therapy

Department
Health, Human Performance, & Recreation

About the University
Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the University of Arkansas is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of universities in the nation with the highest level of research activity. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 27,100 students with more than 200 academic programs. University of Arkansas students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent 50 states and more than 120 countries.

Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country's finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation's best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

About the College/Department
The University of Arkansas (U of A) and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences ( UAMS ) have partnered to develop this clinical OTD . The program will prepare graduates:

• To challenge the boundaries of current occupational therapy practice through purposeful exploration of new models of care
• To be innovative practitioners, identifying needs in their clinics & communities and designing interventions & programs to meet those needs
• Who are prepared to work at the top of their license in integrated interprofessional teams to best meet societies' needs
• To be active global citizens and advocates for occupational justice and improved quality of life for all people
• To promote health, wellness, and participation through the intentional use of occupation

Twenty four students will be admitted to the program in the 2019-2020 academic year, and the program will grow to 32 students per three-year cohort by 2024. At full capacity, there will be 96 students enrolled over the three cohorts. There will be learning spaces on both campus (1 mile apart) and in an OT House.

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Job Type
Faculty

Appointment Percent
100

Salary
Commensurate with education and experience

Campus, Office Location
Fayetteville Campus - Health, Human Performance, & Recreation

Summary of Job Duties
The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator ( AFC ) will work with the program director to cultivate fieldwork and internship sites for this developing OTD program and is responsible for providing OTD students with quality fieldwork and internship opportunities. The AFC is responsible for organizing, managing, supervising, and evaluating fieldwork components and ensuring the program's compliance with ACOTE requirements. The AFC will collaborate with fieldwork educators to ensure that fieldwork experiences meet the Program's objectives.
This is a faculty position with some teaching, scholarship activities, advisement, and service responsibilities in addition to the administration of clinical components. This position requires significant contact with students, outside constituents, professional consortium, and clinical education faculty.
Students will not be admitted into this program until 2019-2020 academic year so this is a rare opportunity for a forward thinking individual to have dedicated time to collaborate with a core group of incoming faculty to create an OTD program grounded in occupation and innovation, to build a scholarship agenda, and engage in faculty practice.
Travel is an expectation and requirement of this position. Site visits to clinical and doctoral residency locations is often required to assess the suitability of the site and to monitor student's performance.

Minimum Qualifications: Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration.

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution (must be conferred by January 2019)
• Licensed/eligible for Arkansas OT licensure
• At least three years of clinical experience
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team setting
• Promotes professionalism by modeling such behaviors inside and outside the classroom settings

Preferred Qualifications

• At least five years of clinical experience
• At least one year experience as an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator ( AFC ) in an OT or OTA program
• Work experience and familiarity with Northwest Arkansas
• Previous experience as a full-time faculty with teaching responsibilities

Physical activities associated with this position
The following physical activities are associated with the position and will be performed with or without an accommodation. All individuals are encouraged to apply.
Occasionally

• Balancing
• Feeling
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Standing
• Stooping
• Walking

Frequently

• Driving
• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Grasping

Constantly

• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Sitting
• Talking

The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Does this Position require a Motor Vehicle Reports Check?
Yes

Does this position require a background check?
Yes

If yes, please specify

• Criminal background check
• Sex offender registry check
• MVR check

Does this position require a substance abuse test?
No

Pre-employment Screening Requirements
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry ( MVR ) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.



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