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Academic Fieldwork Coordinator - OTA Program

Position Number: 6586012
Location: St Paul, MN
Position Type: Health - Physical & Occupational Therapy

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator - OTA Program

Division: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: OTA - Online

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St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) assistant professor faculty position on a 12-month professional practice contract to serve as the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. Individuals interested in remote employment may pursue this role if they live in any of the following states: AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, NC, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, DC, WI.

The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC) for the distance track of the St. Catherine University Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will be responsible for organizing, managing, and overseeing Level I and Level II fieldwork components for occupational therapy assistant students. This includes advising and supporting students and fieldwork educators, serving as a link between academic faculty and fieldwork educators, conducting online fieldwork seminars with students, training and supervising fieldwork educators, managing fieldwork curricula, and participating in fieldwork-related committee work within the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health and the Occupational Therapy Department.

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.
Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
Health, dental, and vision insurance
403b retirement plan access
Accrued sick time
Paid parental leave after one year of service

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
Background and experience as an OTA or working with OTAs.
A minimum of 5 years of clinical practice is required with demonstrated knowledge of current occupational therapy practice.
Member AOTA
Must live in one of the following states: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., Wisconsin
Active OT license in state of residence and must be able applicable to receive a California license.

Preferred Qualifications:

COTA credential
Online teaching experience
Experience as a fieldwork educator or fieldwork coordinator

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

Application instructions:

Posting Number: 20220320-FAC
Posting Start Date: 09/19/2025
Application Deadline: 10/6/2025

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/10285

Compensation:
The hourly wage for this position is $83,000 - $88,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.