NTT Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor and Assistant Director of Clinical Education in Physical

Job Description

Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor
Assistant Director of Clinical Education
Department or Physical Therapy
School of Health Professions
University of Missouri

The Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health Professions at the University of Missouri (MU) - Columbia invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track, Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor/Assistant Director of Clinical Education position.

The Assistant Director of Clinical Education (A-DCE) is a core faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. They will hold an academic faculty appointment and have administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission of the Department. The A-DCE’s primary responsibility is to collaborate with the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) to plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and monitor activities on behalf of the academic program and in coordination with academic and clinical faculty. These activities include but are not limited to the following:

• developing, monitoring, and refining the clinical education component of the curriculum,
• facilitating quality learning experiences for students during clinical education,
• evaluating students' performance, in cooperation with other faculty, to determine their ability to integrate didactic and clinical learning experiences and to progress within the curriculum,
• educating students, clinical and academic faculty about clinical education,
• selecting clinical learning environments that demonstrate characteristics of sound patient/client management, ethical and professional behavior, and currency with physical therapy practice,
• maximizing available resources for the clinical education program,
• providing documented records and assessment of the clinical education component (includes clinical education sites, clinical educators, etc), and
• actively engaging core faculty clinical education planning, implementation, and assessment.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will:

• have earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) or doctorate in a related field before applying for this position
• be licensed or eligible for physical therapist licensure in the state of Missouri.
• have a minimum of 3 years of full-time clinical practice following licensure.
• have a minimum of 2 years of clinical teaching experience (Clinical Instructor or Center Coordinator of Clinical Education)

Candidates may be evaluated based on:

• earned status as an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
• American Board of Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist in Geriatrics or Cardiovascular and Pulmonary care (or willingness to quickly pursue)
• two or more years physical therapy education experience; this experience could be part-time but must take the form of being a course coordinator, co-instructor, lab assistant, PBL tutor or other formal role beyond that of a guest lecturer.
• strong leadership, administrative, and communication skills.
• ability to travel for national clinical site visits, and regional and national professional meetings.

Application Materials

Applications should be submitted on-line through the University of Missouri website along with curriculum vita and letter of interest at: https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic (search for Job Opening 41198).

Application Deadline

Applications will be reiveiwed until the position is filled.

Other Information

The MU School of Health Professions (SHP) is the University of Missouri system’s only school of health professions and the state’s only public health program located on a health sciences campus. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of others. Every day, SHP faculty, staff, and students work towards changing lives through the integration of teaching, service and discovery. https://healthprofessions.missouri.edu/about/

With programs in rehabilitation, diagnostic and imaging sciences, public health. and social work, graduates of the School of Health Professions fill critical roles in health care. The school is comprised of eight departments and 13 disciplines, each with their own specialized accreditation processes. The school also hosts a satellite program of the University of Missouri-Kansas City College of Pharmacy.

Health professions account for more than 60 percent of the total U.S. health care workforce. Jobs in health professions are projected to grow at least through 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The school is an important member of the University of Missouri Health System. Other members include the Sinclair School of Nursing, the School of Medicine, University Hospitals and Clinics and University Physicians.

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience for the applicant.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.

EEO IS THE LAW

To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links:

• EEO is the Law English Version
• EEO is the Law Spanish Version
• EEO is the Law Chinese Version

Columbia Missouri Information

Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Vaccination Statement

After careful consideration of COVID-19 virus trends and the overwhelming evidence of COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness, the School of Medicine, along with MU Health Care, the Sinclair School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions, recently announced the decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations by Oct. 1, 2021, for all employees, unless granted a medical or religious exemption.

All new hires will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to your start date. If you would like to request a medical or religious exemption, you must do so upon acceptance of employment so our team has time to review prior to your scheduled start date. You will not be allowed to begin work until you have submitted proof of vaccination or received an approved medical or religious exemption.

Thank you for helping us to create the safest environment possible for our colleagues, students and our patients by protecting yourself and others through COVID-19 vaccination.

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