Director of Clinical Education, DPT Program Leader

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University invites applications for the inaugural Director of Clinical Education (DCE) to lead the development of a hybrid entry-level DPT program. This is a full-time, 12-month tenure-track role focused on establishing clinical education resources, site development, and CAPTE-aligned processes within the curriculum.

The DCE will recruit and manage clinical sites, negotiate site agreements, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering partnerships across state and national

Qualifications

• Must hold a physical therapy degree awarded by a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time post-licensure clinical experience.
• Two years of clinical education leadership/teaching experience or curriculum development/administration in PT education.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains clinical education sites and contracts to meet CAPTE standards.
• Leads development of education policies, handbooks, and procedures for the DPT program.
• Builds and maintains relationships with clinical education sites and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Policy compliance

Clinical education

Education

DPT degree (CAPTE-accredited)

Tools

EXXAT

Job description

Mississippi State University invites applications for the inaugural Director of Clinical Education (DCE) to lead the development of a hybrid entry-level DPT program. This is a full-time, 12-month tenure-track role focused on establishing clinical education resources, site development, and CAPTE-aligned processes within the curriculum.

The DCE will recruit and manage clinical sites, negotiate site agreements, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering partnerships across state and national