Open Rank Non-Tenure (Clinical) Faculty & Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
 
The Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is seeking a dynamic, clinically-focused faculty member to join our interdisciplinary department as a full time academic fieldwork coordinator (AFWC) and clinical faculty member. This is a 12-month appointment starting in the fall of 2019.  The AFWC position will lead all aspects of the fieldwork placements for our occupational therapy students, and will also have limited teaching duties. A clinical faculty member who is experienced in fieldwork coordination will assist the AFWC. 
 
The members of our department strive to be change agents who transform the health and quality of life of individuals and communities through our research, education, and service.  We actively support synergies across these three areas to enable our faculty and students to “create tomorrow’s practice.”   This mission, our dynamic scholarly environment and our excellent infrastructure offer many opportunities for the clinically-focused candidate to excel.  Graduate teaching responsibilities are negotiated based on areas of expertise and include opportunities to mentor professional students (MS, OTD).  Involvement in research is encouraged among clinical faculty members and supported by the entire department; the nature of research responsibilities depends upon expertise and interest.
 
Our faculty is strong, innovative, and highly productive and our department is well regarded in the profession and the university.  For more information about our areas of scholarship, teaching and service, please visit our website at:  https://ahs.uic.edu/occupational-therapy/
 
Required:  • A completed doctorate (e.g., OTD, PhD, EdD) • Licensed or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in the State of Illinois  • Three years of clinical experience as a registered occupational therapist  • Experience teaching or mentoring students in a professional academic program or as a clinical fieldwork educator • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills • Commitment to clinical education
 
Preferred:  • Previous experience as an academic fieldwork coordinator • Managerial or supervisory experience • Record of applied scholarship • Record of community and/or professional service • Record of supervising OTD student projects as chair or committee member
 
Salary and benefits:  Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  UIC offers a generous benefits package including a tuition waiver for qualified employees.  For more information about our benefits visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits
 
Application:  Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three professional references via the UIC job board at:  https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=111276
 
Applications received by April 30, 2019 will receive fullest consideration.  Questions regarding this position can be directed to Mary Berta, mberta@uic.edu, department human resources representative.
 
UIC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minority candidates, including candidates with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act