Associate Program Director – Hybrid Program, Dallas

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Career Center; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Career Center in Dallas seeks a senior academic administrator to oversee the DPT Hybrid Immersion program. The role includes managing faculty, coordinating clinical education, and aligning local activities with university goals.

The position features a hybrid work arrangement and responsibility for program budgeting, policy implementation, and student support, with opportunities to contribute to scholarly activities and community outreach.

Qualifications

• State licensed (or eligible) physical therapist in academic program.
• Advanced doctoral degree or terminal doctorate with scholarship and service.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Experience teaching in remote or online learning environments with LMS familiarity.
• Proven organizational skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies to achieve program goals aligned with university policies.
• Collect, prepare and furnish outcome data for the program.
• Oversee and develop core and contributing faculty.
• Recruit and supervise faculty and lab assistants.
• Oversee local clinical education office responsibilities and processes.
• Coordinate with faculty, student services and facilities for smooth operations.
• Assist in local program budget development and resource planning.
• Supervise students and address complaints, appeals, and misconduct.
• Participate in marketing activities and represent the university.
• Plan and participate in special program events.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Independent work

Policy understanding

Support services liaison

Education

Licensed physical therapist (state) or eligible

Advanced doctoral degree or terminal doctorate

Leadership ability

Experience teaching in remote/online environments

Job description

The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.

++GENERAL SUMMARY:++

This campus-based position is located at the Dallas, TX campus and offers a flexible work arrangement that includes both on-campus and virtual teaching responsibilities to support our DPT Hybrid Immersion program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include:

• Implement strategies to achieve goals of the program that are consistent with the goals and policies of the University
• Collect, prepare and furnish outcome data and relevant information about the Program as required by the University
• Participate in Program Director Council to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Oversees core and contributing faculty in areas related to the professional program.
• Responsible for overseeing and participating in the training, development, and supervision of core faculty
• Participates and leads the recruitment and hiring of contributing faculty and lab assistants.
• Oversee the local clinical education office responsibilities, policies, and organizational development.
• Interact with local facility manager, other program leadership, and student services to ensure student satisfaction and seamless communication and processes across all university departments.
• Plan and participate in special events for the program.
• Assists senior program director with the development of the local program budget, coordinate local resources needed for classroom/lab activities, faculty scholarship, and student needs.
• Supervise students of the program by dealing with student issues such as complaints, appeals, and misconduct.
• Reduced teaching workload not to exceed .5 FTE workload
• Service and scholarly activities
• Participate in marketing activities and other activities as a representative of the University

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

++TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS++

Position may require driving or travel to other campuses. A valid driver license for state of residence and at least minimum liability insurance required by state and the ability to travel to off-site locations for marketing and community/professional activities

++MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES++

Responsible for the direction and supervision of faculty, students and staff employees for the program and coordinating with the senior program director for the parent program.

++POSITION IN ORGANIZATION++

REPORTS TO: SeniorProgram Director

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Core Faculty, Contributing Faculty, Academic Program Assistant, Student Workers

++TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED++

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function. Appropriate reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Demonstrates excellent communication, time management and organizational skills to faculty, students, outside constituents
• Proven organizational skills required with excellent communication, time management and delegation experience required
• Demonstrated data analysis and student outcomes skills
• Experience with collaboration, facilitation, and team building
• Able to work independently with numerous projects/tasks with little or no supervision, as well as in a team environment and promote collaboration
• Models core values and takes an active role in enforcing University policies
• Demonstrates effective interactions with University support services
• Demonstrates the ability to manage change

++EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:++

• State licensed (or eligible) physical therapist in academic program
• An advanced doctoral degree or terminal doctorate with proven scholarship, service and committee activities
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Prior entry level therapy education teaching experience required; graduate level education administration highly preferred
• Proven organizational skills required with excellent communication, time management and delegation experience required
• Demonstrated data analysis and student outcomes skills
• Experience with collaboration, facilitation, and team building
• Experience teaching in remote or online learning environments, including the effective use of learning management systems, virtual instructional technologies, and student engagement strategies

++LICENSURE and/or CERTIFICATION++

• Current state practice license or eligible as a physical therapist in assigned academic program

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES

• Committed to Mission and Values - Has a clear understanding of institution's mission and values. Has a passion for facilitating learning and for enabling students to navigate their own learning journey.
• Contribute Knowledge to the Discipline - Compelled by the opportunity to contribute through research, scholarship professional practice or creativity.
• Accountable - Takes personal responsibility for own goals and outcomes to ensure student success. Establishes clear expectations, follows through on commitments to students and holds them accountable for assignments and performance
• Collaborative - Works cooperatively with others across the institution and beyond, including the community and through partnerships. Representatives own interests while being inclusive and fair to others.
• Communicates Effectively - Adapts oral and written communication approach and style to the audience and based on the message. Also listens attentively to others.
• Drives Engagement - Makes students feel welcome, understood and valued. Creates a learning environment that is compelling, challenging and productive.
• Academic Discipline Expertise - Has sufficient credentials, industry expertise and/or experience in the discipline to teach according to the standards and qualifications required.
• Education Design - Designs learning experiences closely linked to learning outcomes including lesson planning, design of project, work integrated, group learning experiences, or interactive learning objects. Has depth of expertise in pedagogy, andragogy and overall learning effectiveness.
• Teaching Delivery/Learning Facilitation Skills - Manages small, large, blended, hybrid and/or online classrooms, monitoring and ensuring participation, managing one's own and students' time and attention effectively.
• Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• People Leadership - Leads by example when it comes to finding and developing talent, with a focus on talent acquisition strategies, setting performance targets that raises standards and development of high potential talent.

++WORK ENVIRONMENT:++

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as necessary.

Hiring Ranges (Dallas):

• Assistant Professor rank: $79,030-$132,710
• Associate Professor rank: $88,923-$152,617
• Professor rank: $97,600-$169,800