"Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program"

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God's kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled and/or demonstrating great potential in the practice of teaching and scholarship.

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program (MSOT) is seeking candidates for a 3-term, tenure-track academic fieldwork coordinator (AFWC) role to coordinate the fieldwork program and provide instruction in the MSOT curriculum. The AFWC is assigned 50% release time (13 credits per year) to meet the needs of fieldwork coordination. Teaching, scholarship, and service will not constitute more than 50% (14 credits per year) of the position.

We invite strong candidates to consider applying for this position who have prior experience developing fieldwork curriculum and securing and maintaining clinical partners for a graduate occupational therapy program. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellent leadership and expertise in teaching in a Christian liberal arts context, will display a strong potential for applied scholarship and service in healthcare, and will embrace the mission of Point Loma Nazarene University.

The College of Health Sciences has a strong commitment to quality teaching, and passion for building Christian community with students, a tradition of high-impact academic practices, and experience in using our skills for collaborative and interdisciplinary work.

Responsibilities begin August, 2025 and will include obtaining and maintaining clinical placements for community, Level I and Level II Fieldwork experiences, continued development of the MSOT fieldwork program, and providing student instruction in their areas of clinical expertise.

• Work directly with the Program Director to set a vision for establishing the Level 1 and 2 fieldwork experiences.
• Possess the experience, ambition, and ability to secure clinical partners.
• Assist the Director in ensuring the initial successful accreditation of the program.
• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the ACOTE fieldwork standards and accreditation process.
• Organize and manage complex data related to meeting ACOTE fieldwork standards and the accreditation process.
• Provide instruction in occupational therapy.
• Successful candidate will work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Engage in personal scholarship and scholarship with students (where possible).
• Advise students academically, spiritually, and socially.
• Participate in departmental activities and governance.
• Serve on university faculty committees/working groups and perform other normal faculty duties.
• Contribute to preparing students for their post graduate career and finding who they are called to be.

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants must have a minimum of a master's level degree in occupational therapy.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in the field of occupational therapy.
• Candidates must be initially certified as an occupational therapist, licensed according to CA state regulation or eligible for licensure in the State of CA.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and organize data.
• A thorough commitment to Christian higher education, with a desire to work in a Christian university while supporting the institution's religious and educational goals.
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNU's Community Life Covenant.
• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local 'Fair Chance' laws.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned terminal degree (i.e., post-professional OTD, PhD, EdD).
• Evidence of a commitment to excellence in graduate teaching, with a preference for candidates who have demonstrated effectiveness in teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and fieldwork education.
• Previous experience supervising occupational therapy students.
• Ability to establish and maintain clinical partners in traditional and non-traditional settings.