Job Description

FIELD EDUCATION FACILITATOR (0.5 FTE)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FACULTY OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY STUDIES

Competition No.

25.11.308

CATEGORY

SALARY

CLOSING DATE

Part-Time Limited Term, Professional Faculty (without Rank) Commensurate with qualifications and experience. A review of applications will begin December 8, 2025, and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

About Us

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MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Metis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.



Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 20,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

Opportunity

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The Department of Health and Human Services within the Faculty of Health and Community Studies invites applications for a 0.5 part-time, 17 month limited term Field Education Facilitator, Professional Faculty, commencing in January 2026 and ending in May of 2027, subject to final budgetary approval.


You will:

Serve as the primary contact and liaison between instructional faculty, community partners/agencies, and students; Create and implement strategies for community partner recruitment and retention; Develop, coordinate and administer Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements in collaboration with community partners and agencies; Support students and faculty throughout the field education process, providing guidance and resolving issues as they arise; Prepare and maintain field education documents, records, and administrative materials; Contribute to continuous improvement of field education processes and partnerships; and Review and assess Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition submissions.

Qualifications and Skills

A minimum of a master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in a relevant health profession. Experience working in a post-secondary environment. Commitment to integrated learning and collaboration with community partners. Thorough understanding of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) education for undergraduate students. Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently in a deadline driven environment. Exceptional communication and presentation skills. The ability to think innovatively and show strong initiative in your work The ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team. Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability. Willingness to engage in service to the Department, Faculty, and University.

You will submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae.


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Department Chair to provide three (3) letters of reference sent directly from referees.


Only selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts sent directly from the institutions where you completed your degrees.


Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Natalia Rohatyn-Martin, Department Chair, at

rohatynmartinn@macewan.ca

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