Director of Clinical Education for Physical Therapy/Assistant Professor-in-Residence

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Director of Clinical Education for Physical Therapy/Assistant Professor-in-Residence, School of Integrated Health Sciences [R0122872]

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 31,000 students and more than 3,900 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 136,000 degrees, producing more than 120,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.  UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.  For more information, visit us on line at:  http://www.unlv.edu

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

ROLE of the POSITION

This is a full-time, 12-month position for Director of Clinical Education as Assistant Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Physical Therapy which will be filled within a clinical faculty line (Faculty-in-Residence). The primary responsibility of this position will be directing and managing DPT student clinical education. This position will also have the following responsibilities: didactic teaching and advising responsibilities in the DPT program, conducting research activities consistent with accreditation expectations, and mentoring student research and/or service-learning projects. The successful candidate will also be expected to adhere to UNLV Top Tier Initiatives related to teaching, mentoring, and community service. This position will be required to participate in university, professional, and department service activities. Anticipated start date would be April to July 2021.

The Department of Physical Therapy at UNLV is housed with the School of Integrated Health Sciences along with the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, Department of Brain Health, and the Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences. The program is fully accredited through CAPTE and graduated its first class of DPT students in 2006. The overall NPTE pass rate is 100%. For more information, please visit us at: http://pt.unlv.edu.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current licensure in physical therapy is required. Candidates should possess an academic doctoral degree (PhD, DSc, EdD, or equivalent; ABD with DPT also considered) from a regionally accredited college or university and experience in academic and/or clinical education. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure physical therapy clinical practice experience and at least 2 years of clinical practice as a clinical coordinator of clinical education and/or clinical instructor or 2 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development and administration in a physical therapy program. Candidates without an academic doctoral degree will also be considered if they have a DPT degree and at least one of the following: clinical specialization (preference to ABPTS board-certified), education (e.g., master’s degree in complementary field), APTA clinical education credentialing, or contemporary experience as a DCE or assistant DCE. Applicants must be eligible for licensure by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding. 

NOTICE:  All UNLV/NSHE employees may be subject to base pay reduction and/or mandatory unpaid leave: (1) by future action of the Board of Regents without a declaration of financial exigency (pursuant to the NSHE Code, as may be amended from time to time); and/or (2) by future action of the State legislature to reduce pay of certain categories of state employees. 

APPLICATION DETAILS

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on December 15, 2020 and best consideration will be gained for materials submitted prior to that date. Materials should be addressed to Jason Ciccotelli, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted online as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

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If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

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EEO/AA STATEMENT

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

EEO/TITLE IX

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, or sex.

Persons with inquiries regarding discrimination/complaints may contact the Office of Equal Employment and Title IX at:

EEO/Title IX
Michelle Sposito

Director of Equal Employment/Title IX
Title IX Coordinator

Office: FDH 635

Mail Code: 1062

4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062

Phone: (702) 895-4055

Fax: (702) 895-0415

Email: michelle.sposito@unlv.edu or titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu.