About this role
Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.
Saint Louis University
Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University (SLU) is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. Guided by its Jesuit mission, SLU offers its nearly 13,000 students a highly rigorous and deeply transformative education that helps them develop into bold, confident leaders.
Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution, dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, is seeking applicants to join our dynamic faculty for a full-time non-tenure track faculty appointment as an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for the Master's in Occupational Therapy Program. This position has an anticipated start date of January 2026 and will have 50% time dedicated to the role as Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. We are seeking talented candidates to provide clinically focused learning opportunities for students.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach in an area of expertise, engage in scholarship, and provide service to the Department, College, and/or University. Primary academic fieldwork coordinator responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Collaboration with faculty to ensure the fieldwork program reflects the sequence and scope of curricular content to design fieldwork experiences strengthening the ties between didactic and fieldwork education
• Matching and assigning students to fieldwork placements and advise students of the overall fieldwork (Level I and Level II) process and program
• Communication with students and fieldwork educators related to student progress and performance during fieldwork experiences
• Representing the Program at various trainings, meetings, conferences, and clinical site visits
The Master’s in Occupational Therapy Program is housed within the Doisy College of Health Sciences (DoisyCollege.slu.edu). Faculty have access to classrooms and laboratories with state-of-the-art teaching and research technologies. Fieldwork coordination responsibilities are supported by staff in both the department and Dean’s office related to site identification and management of contracts. The Paul C. Reinert, S.J. Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning provides faculty resources to assist in designing meaningful and engaging classroom experiences. The competitive total compensation package includes tuition remission for qualified personnel and a generous retirement plan. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications and experience.
Position Requirements
Required
• Minimum of a master’s degree
• Licensed occupational therapist with at least five years of practice experience
• At least three years of experience as a fieldwork educator for Level I and/or Level II fieldwork and/or instructing students in a classroom or lab environment at the college or university level.
• Currently licensed as an occupational therapist or eligible for licensure in the state of Missouri
• Evidence of current content expertise including clinical education
• Evidence of teaching experience (e.g., course instructor, continuing education, conference presentations)
• Served as a clinical instructor and/or site coordinator of clinical education
Preferred
• Terminal doctoral degree: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) or academic doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc.D., Ed.D.)
• Evidence of University teaching experience (e.g., course coordinator, laboratory instructor, or lecturer)
• Record of peer-reviewed scholarship
Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
The Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy houses two degree programs: Bachelors of Science in Occupational Science (BSOS) and a Master’s in Occupational Therapy (MOT). Both the MOT and BSOS programs offer multiple pathways of entry, including accelerated options. The Occupational Therapy program is ranked among the top 40 of best programs in the country by US News and World Report. https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools/occupational-therapy-rankings
How to Apply
For best consideration, application materials should be received by October 1, 2026. All applications must be made online at https://slu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/SLU-Saint-Louis-MO/Instructor-Assistant-Professor--Non-Tenure----Physical-Therapy_2023-06527 Requisition: 2023-06527 Academic Fieldwork Coordinator - Occupational Therapy (Non-Tenure). Interested candidates must complete the online application, and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. Reference checks will occur via phone or video conference for applicants under final consideration; written letters will not be accepted. Any questions regarding this position can be directed to:
Julia Henderson-Kalb, OTD, OTR/L, Search Committee Chairperson
Saint Louis University
Program in Occupational Therapy
3437 Caroline Street
Saint Louis, MO 63104
Phone 314:977-8565
E-mail: julia.hendersonkalb@health.slu.edu
Function
Nonmedical Primary Appointment <12 mo.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.