Assistant Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Non-Tenure

Description

Chapman University's Department of Physical Therapy seeks applications for Assistant Director of Clinical Education (ADCE), a non-tenure track open rank position in the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. The successful candidate will begin June 1, 2023.

Continually accredited since 1928, the Department of Physical Therapy has a rich tradition as the oldest, longest continually accredited physical therapy program in the United States. The program is located on the Rinker Health Science campus in Irvine, California. This campus is designed to foster an inter-professional educational environment and to use cutting edge technology in teaching and practice. The campus features state of the art facilities, including a human cadaver anatomy laboratory, advanced learning center with innovative technology, Grand Rounds auditorium with 3D projection capabilities, multi-sized classrooms, a medical library, and collaborative work centers. The campus is home to several accredited graduate health science professional programs, including Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Doctor of Pharmacy. The following web link will provide additional information about the Department of Physical Therapy: http://www.chapman.edu/PT .

Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The university achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities. Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More information about the university and Crean College is available at https://www.chapman.edu/crean/index.aspx .

The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity .

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Department Chair, the ADCE works collaboratively with the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) and other members of the Clinical Education team, holds a faculty (clinical, non-tenure track) appointment, and has administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with accreditation standards and the mission and philosophy of the Department of Physical Therapy, Chapman University.

As a member of the Clinical Education team, the ADCE will work collaboratively with the DCE to shape and modify the existing Clinical Education program with an eye toward meeting future needs and responding to evolving trends in physical therapist education and practice.

Under the leadership of the DCE, the ADCE will also work collaboratively with faculty and other Clinical Education team (e.g., other ADCEs and Administrative Support Staff) to ensure the successful operation of the clinical education program for our two-cohort curricular model. The successful candidate will have joint and specific responsibilities for aspects of the clinical education experiences of students enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, including the organization, administration, continuous review and revision of clinical education experiences, and development of new affiliate relationships.

Working collaboratively with the DCE, the ADCE, and other members of the Clinical Education team will also assist the Program Director in strategic planning; implementing changes based on evolving practice standards; assessment of student learning outcomes and overall programmatic success; and maintenance of programmatic and institutional accreditation, specific to clinical education.

As a faculty member, the ADCE may also have responsibilities in Clinical Practicum and Clinical Experiences and service to the Department, Crean College, the University, the Community, and the profession. The ADCE will be expected to teach in their area of expertise, mentor physical therapist students, and participate in inter-professional educational experiences and professional/academic service, including maintaining clinical competency, if applicable. If the candidate has a current scholarly agenda, this will be supported and encouraged to meet CAPTE requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist professional program.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist.
• Has a minimum of 1 year of clinical teaching and clinical coordination experience.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and clinical mentoring skills.
• Able to initiate, administer, and assess clinical education programs.
• Able to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers, especially with colleagues involved with clinical education.
• They are licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of California.
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting clinical education, students, and the profession of physical therapy.
• Able to meet faculty requirements as stated in the Evaluative Criteria for Physical Therapist Education Programs.
• Participate in independent and collaborative research in clinical education or related areas.
• Current knowledge and skill in using information data bases and computer technology. Able to work with students with special needs based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Able to travel within and outside of California, as needed.

Preferred Requirements

Possess all minimum requirements and:

• Prior experience as an Assistant Director of Clinical Education
• Prior experience as a Site Clinical Coordinator of Clinical Education
• APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
• Prior teaching experiences in a physical therapist academic program and administrative experience in clinical practice.
• Knowledge of educational, management, and adult learning theory and principles.
• Active in clinical practice, especially as applicable to clinical education.
• Active in local, state, and/or national professional activities.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the following:

1. Please download and fill out our Faculty Application . Please upload the completed document under the Required Documents section.
2. Letter of application
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Reprints of publications or other examples of scholarly work

Inquiries can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Sue Duff at duff@chapman.edu and cc Search Coordinators San White sawhite@chapman.edu and Eddie De La Torre edelatorre@chapman.edu and use “ACDE Faculty Position" as the email subject line.

Application reviews will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The position's start date is June 1, 2023, but negotiable. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. This position is contingent on final budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

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