Academic Fieldwork Coordinator - Clinical Assistant Faculty - Occupational Therapy

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: 10 days ago
Location: Spokane, WASHINGTON
Deadline: 06 Jun 2024

Posting Details
Posting Details


Working Title Academic Fieldwork Coordinator - Clinical Assistant Faculty - Occupational Therapy
Posting Number 2024011FP

Position Information


Classification Title Clinical Assistant
Classification Code 8023
RCW Exemption Criteria 10 - Academic Personnel
EWU Position Number F99217
CUPA Code 51.23 - Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
FLSA Exempt - Teaching
Bargaining Unit UFE
% Full Time 100
Salary / Wage Range CUPA
Salary Information
The expected salary upon hire for the academic year is $76,008.
Anticipated Start Date 08/16/2024
Term of Appointment 9-month per year, mid-August to mid-May
Location Spokane
County Spokane
Project Description
Project Duration
Background Check Yes - Both

Department Information


Level 1 User with Access Felicia Jensen, Michele Thompson, Paul Weed
Responsible HR User Britt Pirker
Responsible HR User Email address [email protected] "inquiries only"

Position Details


Job Summary
The College of Health Science & Public Health at Eastern Washington University (EWU) is currently seeking a full-time Clinical Assistant for the Department of Occupational Therapy. We are inviting applications from qualified occupational therapists to serve as a full-time Academic Fieldwork Coordinator-Clinical Assistant faculty. Appointment for this position will begin on August 16, 2024.
This is a full-time, 9-month faculty appointment (mid-Aug through mid-May). This position has an expectation of availability for a separate summer appointment. The summer appointment is based on funding and needs of the university, college, and department. Summer appointment salary will be prorated based on the amount of summer months and the 9-month salary of $76,008.
The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC)-Clinical Assistant responsibilities include the following activities:
  • supervise and coordinate all fieldwork experiences for OT students;
  • assist OT students in their professional development and internships;
  • establish and maintain relationships with the on-site fieldwork educators and provide training and support to enhance their student programs;
  • initiate new contracts with hospitals, clinics, schools and emerging practice sites; and
  • complete all AOTA and ACOTE documentation related to fieldwork experiences.


The Department of Occupational Therapy (DOT) is dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging (DEIJB). We are committed to a shared understanding of DEIJB that encompasses, but is not limited to, individual/group differences, cultural/social differences, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic class, age, religious beliefs, and mental and physical abilities. We demonstrate this dedication by honoring the lived experiences of each individual and striving to provide a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for teaching and learning. We believe that all faculty, staff, and students should be valued and as a result, we want them to feel a sense of belonging within our program. We seek to create future occupational therapy practitioners that are culturally humble and responsive, and who seek opportunities to expand their understanding of culture and identity within the clientele we serve.
The Department of Occupational Therapy offers a competitive graduate program for the Master of Occupational Therapy. The MOT program is conducted in a cohort model with 32 students per cohort. The program is completed in 2.5 years. Students complete all academic work during the first two years followed by two 3-month clinical internships.
The Department of Occupational Therapy is located within the College of Health Science and Public Health (CHSPH) on the downtown Spokane campus. As a premier college serving the educational needs of the health care practitioners, CHSPH includes nursing, physical therapy, communication sciences and disorders, public health and health administration, wellness and movement sciences, dental hygiene, and Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE).
The expected salary upon hire for the academic year is $76,008. On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/

Applications are open for recruitment and will close on June 6, 2024. Screening of applications will begin on June 7, 2024.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction , a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023 .
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Upon hire, employees will complete required DEI, Hazing, and Harassment and Title IX training. Online training can be accessed at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on Inside EWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/ .
Physical Demands
Essential Functions Analysis forms (“EFA”) describe the physical and mental demands associated with our positions. If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Britt Pirker at [email protected].
Pre-Placement Physical No
Hearing Test No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire Yes
Protective Equipment
University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in occupational therapy (MOT or MSOT), Post-Professional Master of occupational therapy or Master of science in occupational therapy degree
  • Minimum of three years of clinical experience in a variety of practice areas
  • Experience as a fieldwork educator
  • Knowledge of local practice community
  • Experience with administering complex work processes with minimal supervision, under tight timelines
  • Ability to be persuasive and persistent when seeking placement leads
  • Experience working with inter-professional colleagues
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Washington
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills as reported by professional peers
  • Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff and the public
Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctorate degree in occupational therapy or an entry-level OT degree and a terminal doctorate degree in another health-related field
  • Five or more years of clinical experience in a variety of practice areas including physical disabilities and/or mental health
  • Completion of the AOTA fieldwork educator training
Other Skills and Abilities
Work Schedule Type Alternate
Work Schedule
Schedule will vary from semester to semester to fulfill position’s responsibilities.
Posting Date 05/23/2024
Open Until Further Notice No
Closing Date 06/06/2024
Screening to Begin 06/07/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application materials through our online applicant portal located at http://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resource Services at (509) 359-2381.
Please direct all inquiries to the Search Committee Chair, Kaylynn Garrison, Department of Occupational Therapy, Eastern Washington University, 310 North Riverpoint Blvd, Box R, Spokane, WA 99202; email: [email protected].
Required documentation includes all items listed below:
  • Cover Letter – please describe how you meet each of the required and preferred qualifications (if applicable);
  • Curriculum Vitae – please include a list of references as the last page of your CV, including names, title, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses;
  • Teaching Philosophy – maximum of two pages – include a description of your teaching philosophy and a description of your teaching interests;
  • Diversity Response: As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.


All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Note: Letters of reference are not required at this time. We reserve the right to request letters of reference at a future date, such as once we have identified interview candidates.

Job Duties


% of Time 100
Responsibility / Duty
Responsibilities for the AFWC-Clinical Assistant faculty include the following:
  • Oversee day to day operations of the fieldwork program for the Department of Occupational Therapy.
    • Direct, implement, coordinate and supervise fieldwork operations for the department.
    • Direct all fieldwork meetings, including agendas, action items, etc.
    • Direct utilization of facilities and other resources related to fieldwork.
    • Oversee all aspects of fieldwork.
    • Analyze, investigate and resolve situations to ensure student success in fieldwork.
    • Direct tasks and projects to others to meet deadlines and monitor outcomes to ensure deadlines are met.
    • Initiate and implement new fieldwork procedures.
    • Enforce compliance of university, department and fieldwork policies and procedures including relevant collective bargaining agreements.
    • Represent department and fieldwork program within the University and with external entities to maintain relationships that facilitate fieldwork operations.
    • Oversee the identification of appropriate professional development opportunities for OT students.
    • Provide consultation to fieldwork educators and to students while in fieldwork.
    • Oversee all processes related to fieldwork placements; prepare related paperwork and forms.
    • As part of program evaluation, forecast future fieldwork needs; research trends, clinical techniques, and other topical areas.
    • Manage oversight of Fieldwork Advisory Committee.
    • Teach all fieldwork related courses
    • Advisor for a cohort of 32-34 students in all Fieldwork Level II clinical placements
    • In collaboration with the Department Chair and/or Program Director, oversee Program Specialist 2

  • Manage contracts related to fieldwork placements.
    • In collaboration with EWU Contracts Manager, monitor all contracts for the fieldwork program. Initiate and complete new contracts with hospitals, clinics, schools and emerging practice sites.
    • Approve or recommend for approval new contracts.
  • Establish and maintain productive working relationships with fieldwork sites
    • Resolve and investigate any problems related to fieldwork.
    • Develop and direct the dissemination of fieldwork and student outcomes reports.
    • Oversee, establish and maintain relationships with student coordinators and fieldwork educators.
    • Recommend and provide training and support to enhance fieldwork site student programs.
  • Develop and manage fieldwork experiences
    • Manage and supervise day to day fieldwork experiences. Investigate and resolve problems with the placements.
    • Direct or refer issues, tasks and projects to other departmental staff, Chair, and/or faculty when appropriate.
    • Analyze, investigate and resolve fieldwork problems and complaints with the assistance of the chair.
    • Manage and conduct student advising pertaining to fieldwork.
    • Initiate implementation of problem resolution.
    • Verify students and placement sites fully understand roles and expectations related to the fieldwork experience.
    • Assist OT students in their professional development and internships.
  • Teaching (NOTE: though this is primarily the AFWC position, some teaching beyond AFWC related courses may be required.)
    • Teach all fieldwork-related courses.
    • Teach and evaluate students in fieldwork-related courses.
    • Actively participate in assessment of student learning.
  • Accreditation
    • Review and understand all Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) standards related to fieldwork I & II.
    • Ensure compliance on all ACOTE standards related to fieldwork I & II
    • Complete all ACOTE accreditation/reaccreditation documentation including all self-study, and initial accreditation content; annual review reports; and ACOTE accreditation site visit requirements.
Essential Function Indicator Yes

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