<p>Workweek</p> <p>Faculty | Full-time, tenure track position | 9 months</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>McHenry County College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faulty instructor for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and act as Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. In addition to classroom/laboratory instruction, the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (FWC) develops, coordinates, and monitors programming related to student field work experiences.</p> <p>Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities</p> <p>Including but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Teach assigned courses per semester; daytime and/or evening as needed </li><li>Assessment of student learning </li><li>Enhance and diversify fieldwork sites </li><li>Develop curriculum to enhance programming of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program </li><li>Maintenance of full accreditation status through ACOTE </li><li>General involvement as a faculty member in participatory College governance, advisement and recruitment of students, and college committees </li><li>Be informed of activities at the State level and keep apprised of external agency regulations and changes to regulations that directly impact the program </li><li>Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence </li><li>Work with colleagues/partners to facilitate articulation of appropriate courses within those institutions </li><li>Continue professional development in area of expertise and in teaching/learning strategies </li><li>Assist in educating the public about the program through college sponsored activities </li><li>Support and participate in continuous quality improvement </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Current licensure in Illinois and certified as an Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapy Assistant </li><li>Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice experience </li><li>Minimum of a baccalaureate degree awarded through an accredited institution by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency </li><li>Demonstrated commitment to professional growth </li><li>Willingness to use educational technology </li><li>Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds and learning styles </li></ul>