"Director of Clinical Education- IL- Occupational Therapy"

Midwestern University’s Occupational Therapy Program is currently seeking applicants for the Director of Clinical Education position. This is a full-time faculty position responsible for the coordination, oversight, and management of fieldwork placements for the OT Program. The faculty rank will be commensurate with experience.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• an earned doctorate in occupational therapy or a related field (or a doctorate in progress with planned completion by 5/31/2026)
• experience in varied occupational therapy practice (e.g., pediatrics, adult rehabilitation, or mental health practice)
• Illinois licensure as an occupational therapist, or eligibility to secure IL licensure
• at least 5 years of experience as an occupational therapist
• experience teaching or mentoring students in an academic program
• previous experience as a fieldwork educator
• strong organization and interpersonal skills
• demonstrated commitment to student success and to embracing cultural and social diversity

Administrative and Teaching Responsibilities (80%)

The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) serves as the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the Occupational Therapy Program. The DCE is a full-time faculty member responsible for the coordination, oversight, and management of fieldwork (FW) placements for students in the Occupational Therapy Program. The DCE serves as a liaison between the OT Program and clinical sites providing fieldwork education experiences to OT students. The DCE coordinates the fieldwork educational programs, plans and participates in FW and didactic education of occupational therapy students, evaluates students’ FW performance, facilitates professional interaction and consultation, and develops operational plans to supply education for FW educators.

• Oversee all FW assignments and placements for OT students in a variety of clinical and community-based settings
• Teach/direct FW courses and additional courses related to areas of expertise
• Ensure the OT Program’s compliance with the FW-related accreditation requirements as defined by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
• Oversee, maintain, and archive correspondence with fieldwork placement sites regarding contracts, placements, onboarding requirements, student progress, etc. in collaboration with fieldwork administrative staff
• Advise students regarding their FW performance and oversee remediation plans
• Recruit, develop and secure adequate numbers of high quality, appropriate Level I and Level II placements for all enrolled students
• Train and supervise FW administrative staff as needed to carry out duties
• Develop plans for student FW, in collaboration with the FW sites, to maximize students’ learning and meet the needs of the sites
• Provide direction to the FW educators at FW sites and conduct on-site visits
• Maintain Occupational Therapy Academic Fieldwork Handbook and online Intranet for fieldwork management and communication
• Evaluate and monitor the quality and effectiveness of fieldwork sites
• Collect and report program evaluation findings to meet ACOTE and University standards
• Regularly participate in fieldwork-related activities at state and national OT meetings

Scholarly Responsibility (10%)

• Engage in scholarly activities relevant to occupational therapy practice, education, or other areas of interest

Service Responsibility (10%)

• Serve on University, College, and Program committees as assigned
• Serve the profession and society by participation in local or national occupational therapy or other healthcare associations
• Participate in community events relevant to expertise