Director of Clinical Education

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres, just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve, and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Krannert School of Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis is entering an exciting time of innovation as we look to the future of physical therapy education. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our excellent team as the Director of Clinical Education.

Program highlights include:

• Supportive, creative, and collaborative faculty who are actively engaged in scholarship and professional activities at local, national, and international levels. Most faculty also continue to practice in their area of clinical expertise.

• A program steeped in a rich history of student-focused teaching, development of faculty and students, and carrying out the UIndy motto, “Education for service”.

• New, contemporary, interdisciplinary building housing the College of Health Sciences, College of Applied and Behavior Sciences, School of Nursing, and health and wellness services that serve the campus and surrounding community.

o Comprehensive exercise science and human performance lab

o State of the art movement analysis lab and simulation-lab

• Opportunities for interdisciplinary research with growing and expanding programs within the College of Health Sciences.

• Opportunities for inter-professional educational experiences involving a variety of University programs and off-campus partnerships
• A partnership with Community Health Network, a local multidisciplinary health care system

• Located on the near south side of Indianapolis, the 17th most populous city in the US, also known as the “Crossroads of America” for its proximity to several other major cities including Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, and St. Louis.

The Director of Clinical Education position includes oversight of the full breadth of clinical education within KSPT (DPT, PTA) as well as management and coordination of the clinical education program within the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. If you are interested in becoming part of the nationally recognized faculty of the Krannert School of Physical Therapy, then you are invited to apply for a 10-month, tenure or non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor or Professor of Practice.

Candidates should be prepared to upload: a cover letter with the candidate’s interest in and qualifications for the position, focusing on items that will contribute to the Krannert School of Physical Therapy; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy, that is inclusive of both clinical and academic teaching; names, titles and contact information of three professional references ; and an unofficial transcript for the highest degree earned. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested in becoming part of the nationally recognized faculty of the Krannert School of Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis, then you are invited to apply for a 10-month, tenure, or non-tenure track position. Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair, Lindsey Kojich, PT, DPT, Assistant Professor, Krannert School of Physical Therapy, 317-788-3407, kojichl@uindy.edu . The start date is August 8, 2022.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates quality clinical learning experiences for students
• Selects and maintains clinical learning environments in accordance with the mission of the Krannert School of Physical Therapy
• Compiles and interprets data related to clinical education and develops, monitors, and refines the clinical education component of the DPT curriculum
• Plans clinical faculty development activities and evaluate DPT students’ performance during clinical rotations in cooperation with clinical educators as part of the clinical experience courses
• Ensures clinical education policies, procedures and practices follow CAPTE accreditation standards, including formal student agreements with clinical education facilities
• Communicates information about clinical education with faculty, clinical education sites, clinical education faculty and students
• Provides oversight and guidance to 1-2 assistant DCE’s and one experiential education administrative assistant
• Coordinates and conducts student clinical education preparation and provides oversight of student compliance with health requirements and annual health education training
• Designs, implementations, evaluations, and revision (as needed) of the programs curriculum
• Teachs their assigned content, honestly and effectively assess student learning, and assign grades as appropriate
• Advises students on curricular matters, professional behavior, and personal development goals and participate in discussion and vote on student disciplinary decisions, which are determined by a majority vote
• Participates in the development and implementation of expectations for behaviors and skills students must demonstrate to ensure competency and safety prior to engaging in clinical education and in the determination of student readiness for clinical education
• Participates in the selection of qualified candidates for admission. Each core faculty member is required to participate in program interviews and at least one recruitment event per year
• Initiates, adapts, evaluates, and upholds program policies and procedures, compatible with university policies and procedures including, but not limited to: academic and professional behavior policies; student requirements; admission requirements; clinical education; and student progression through the program
• Attends and participates in program meetings, participate in an annual formal evaluation, and participate in activities of service and scholarship as required in the University of Indianapolis Faculty Handbook and KSPT Faculty Handbook
• Works closely with and oversee the work of an administrative assistant who assists with clinical education duties
• Evaluates the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor performance of students during course activities and other program-sponsored extracurricular activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years of full-time post-licensure experience in clinical practice, including, at least two years of clinical practice experience as a Site/Center Coordinator for Clinical Education (SCCE) and/or clinical instructor (CI) in physical therapy or at least two years of academic experience in teaching, curriculum development and administration in physical therapy education
• Evidence of contemporary expertise that represents the knowledge and skills reflective of current clinical practice
• Evidence of an ongoing or developing record of a scholarly agenda or strong potential for one is preferred
• A terminal academic or clinical doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, DHSc, DPT, etc.) from a regionally accredited institution is required. Individuals currently enrolled in an academic or clinical doctoral program may be considered
• Eligibility and intention to obtain an unrestricted Indiana physical therapy license
• Ability to function well within a collegial and collaborative work environment is required

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Free Parking