| Overview: |
Quinnipiac University’s School of Health Sciences is seeking dynamic and forward-thinking applicants for a Full-Time Clinical Faculty and Associate Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AAFC) to join the Department of Occupational Therapy (OT). This 12-month, open rank clinical faculty position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the next generation of occupational therapists, while advancing your own career in a supportive, innovative academic environment through serving the Master of Occupation Therapy (MOT) and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) programs with teaching and administrative responsibilities. This position is based at the North Haven, CT campus and requires on-site presence. You will be instrumental in connecting OT students with fieldwork practice opportunities, developing, maintaining and coordinating partnerships with clinical placement sites, and ensuring students receive quality supervision that bridges classroom theory with hands-on experience. The expected start date of this position is July 1, 2026. |
| About the School/Program: |
The School of Health Sciences is home to approximately 100 full-time faculty and professional staff and enrolls over 2,120 students across over 20 graduate and undergraduate academic offerings. The school is organized into 8 departments offering undergraduate majors in biomedical sciences, health sciences, radiologic sciences, medical microbiology & immunology and diagnostic medical sonography and graduate majors in physician assistant studies, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, biomedical sciences, pathologists’ assistant and cardiovascular perfusion. Our school provides excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement with a mission grounded in our commitment to producing skilled and compassionate graduates, creating pioneering research, and partnering with our communities to advance the health and wellbeing of people and communities. Through unique and distinctive academic programs, interdisciplinary collaboration, immersive learning experiences, and student centeredness we empower students to deliver compassionate care, create innovation through research, and catalyze change in dynamic health fields. Our emphasis on evidence-based medicine, critical thinking, and interprofessional skills equips our graduates to make impactful and inclusive contributions to their professions. In all our endeavors, we are guided by a commitment to innovation, accountability, excellence, and social responsibility as we aspire to be a first-choice school of excellence and a global leader in fostering new knowledge, improving healthcare, and increasing health equity.
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| About Quinnipiac: |
Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,700 students in more than 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing & Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities. The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, the development of innovative strategic partnerships, and just opened a South Quad with three new buildings. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X. |
| Responsibilities: |
Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Education/Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and the Department Chair, the AAFC is responsible to:
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Support and contribute to the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives and implementation of Quinnipiac University, its School of Health Sciences, and the Department of OT;
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Collaborate with fieldwork educators to establish fieldwork objectives, ensure fieldwork educators-to-students ratio for proper supervision, and provide assessments in meeting stated fieldwork students’ learning objectives;
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Ensure students’ fieldwork experience is designed to promote clinical/professional reasoning and reflective practice, to transmit the values and beliefs for ethical practice, and develop students with professionalism and competence in OT career responsibilities;
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Facilitate and maintain fieldwork-related records, including student data, fieldwork data, and agreements;
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Advise and mentor students prior to and during fieldwork for enhancing performance and experience
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Support fieldwork educators in their supervisory role to enhance students’ fieldwork performance and experience;
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Develop and teach fieldwork related courses and content related to area of expertise within the occupational therapy program
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Any other related business assigned by the department chair
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Education Requirements:
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- Applicants must have earned a post-professional doctoral degree awarded by an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
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| Qualifications: |
Preferred qualifications include:
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the position requirements, demonstrated commitment to intentional leadership that values individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and contact information for three references.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community. |
