Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Faculty, Occupational Therapy Program

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC)

Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure Track

The Department of Occupational Therapy at Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is seeking an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator to lead clinical education in our in-person, entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program, which admits cohorts of 30 students. This is an opportunity to shape a growing fieldwork program and build lasting partnerships across a region with diverse practice settings, including military and veteran health services connected to Fort Bragg, the Cape Fear Valley Health system, rural and community-based practice. You will join a collaborative, student-centered faculty at a university that also includes a School of Medicine and an expanding set of graduate health professions programs.

What you'll do

- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of Level I and Level II fieldwork in alignment with the curriculum design and ACOTE standards

- Build and maintain a strong network of fieldwork sites, including affiliation agreements, site development, and responsive, professional communication with clinical partners

- Train and support fieldwork educators

- Conduct site visits, either virtually or in person

- Manage student placements, fieldwork records, and student compliance requirements (such as immunizations and background checks) using Exxat

- Prepare, advise, and support students before and during fieldwork, including managing remediation and performance concerns

- Serve as instructor of record for fieldwork courses

- Coordinate with the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator to keep fieldwork and capstone experiences aligned

- Use fieldwork outcomes data to inform program evaluation, and contribute to accreditation reports and self-studies

- Teach in your area of expertise and contribute to advising, scholarship, and service.

The position includes dedicated administrative time for fieldwork coordination and a clinical practice day each week, so you can maintain your clinical skills while you teach. Scholarship in fieldwork and clinical education is supported and valued for tenure and promotion.

Appointment

This is a 12-month, full-time, on-campus, tenure-track faculty position in an in-person program. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

To apply

Priority review of applications begins October 26, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible. Apply through Methodist University's employment portal.

Please submit:

- Letter of application

- Curriculum vitae

- Statement of teaching philosophy

- Contact information for three references

For questions about the position, contact Dr. Katie Jones, EdD, OTR/L, Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, and OTD Program Director, at [email protected] or (910) 630-7216.

Qualifications

Required qualifications

- Doctoral degree (OTD, PhD, EdD, DSc, or related) from an accredited institution

- Licensed as an occupational therapist in North Carolina, or eligible for licensure with an active NC license by the start date

- At least 2 years of clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist

- Experience as a fieldwork educator, or documented training in fieldwork educator roles and responsibilities (for example, the AOTA Fieldwork Educator Certificate Program)

Preferred qualifications

- Experience in academic fieldwork coordination

- Experience with ACOTE accreditation processes

- Experience with Exxat or a similar clinical education platform

- Teaching experience in higher education

- Expertise in mental health, assistive technology, or program development

- An established area of clinical expertise and interest in scholarship related to fieldwork education