The Faculty, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is employed by RCCC with the expectation that the college is the primary employer. The Faculty – Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is a full-time faculty member who is a content specialist in a specific area of instruction and is expected to demonstrate a visibly active role in maintaining the assigned content area as well as all fieldwork duties in a comprehensive, current, and responsible manner.

The Faculty – Academic Fieldwork Coordinator has responsibilities delegated by the Program Chair of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, and is responsible for the program’s compliance with all fieldwork education requirements. The Faculty – Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is expected to maintain high standards of professionalism in assuring that at least 40 hours per week is spent in the performance of these responsibilities and duties.

The Faculty – Academic Fieldwork Coordinator will have a Bachelor’s degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Bachelor’s degree is not limited to a Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy.