Full-Time Faculty, PTA Clinical Coordination

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Tuition Assistant Program

Long/Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K Match

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

Domestic partner coverage

Job summary

South University seeks an Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) to develop and maintain clinical externship sites for the PTA program. The ACCE designs and evaluates clinical coursework, manages externships, and supervises students at affiliated centers.

This role supports the Program Director with program administration and governance duties, and enhances the learning environment. The position offers a $10,000 signing bonus and requires leadership in curriculum development, student

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a field related to the courses to be taught; DPT preferred.
• Current licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
• Minimum of two years as CCCE/CI or teaching/admin in PTA program.
• Experience teaching in post-secondary or college institution.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and coordinates all student externships through clinical sites and serves as liaison between the PTA program and centers.
• Assists Program Director with PTA program administration including student files and advisement.
• Participates in governance and planning of the program and university.
• Promotes student success through flexible teaching styles and schedule; engages students.
• Contributes to campus culture through involvement in curriculum tasks and events.
• Relates professional experience to learning and stays aware of industry trends.
• Complies with standards, regulations, and university policies.
• Fulfills administrative, instructional, and clinical responsibilities to graduate competent PTA students.
• Fulfills other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Conflict resolution

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in PTA-related field

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

South University provides a warm, supportive learning environment that will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff and students eager to play a role in helping you achieve your professional goals, on campus and online.

The South University 125-year story—past, present, and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Whether you have been part of the University family for many years, have recently come our way, or are thinking about joining us, you will find South University to be a place you can call home.

What's next for you is the first priority for us!

Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.

South University, the right direction for a brighter future.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA/HSA
• Tuition Assistant Program
• Long/Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Match
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• includes domestic partner coverage

SUMMARY:

The Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience) who is responsible for the development and maintenance of clinical externship sites. The ACCE designs and evaluates clinical education coursework and manages the externship experience, including student placement and supervision at affiliated clinical education centers. The ACCE assists the Program Director with program administrative and governance duties, facilitates meaningful learning of course competencies, and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. This position offers a $10,000 signing bonus.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

1. Establishes and coordinates all student externships through clinical sites, as well as serves as liaison between the PTA program and the clinical education centers; responsible for the implementation of clinical center selection and fostering development of clinical programs and faculty.
2. Assists Program Director in the administration of the PTA program, including student and administrative file maintenance, student registration and advisement, and student, campus, and community relations.
3. Participates in the governance and short and long term planning of the program and the university.
4. Promotes student success by showing flexibility in teaching style and work schedule, as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and engaging students in the learning process.
5. Contributes to a positive campus culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various professional development workshops and program-based meetings.
6. Relates professional, life, and industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional and technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional and industry trends and opportunities.
7. Complies with federal, state, and accrediting body standards and regulations, as well as adhering to all university policies and procedures.
8. Fulfills all administrative, instructional, and clinical responsibilities to prepare and graduate competent, entry-level physical therapist assistants who work under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
9. Fulfills other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree from a regionally-accredited university in a field related to the courses to be taught; Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred
• Current licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant through the appropriate licensing agency in the state in which the PTA program resides
• Minimum of two years of experience as a center coordinator of clinical education (CCCE) and/or clinical instructor (CI), or experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist program
• Experience in a variety of areas of teaching (e.g. academic, clinical, continuing education, in-service), preferably in a post-secondary or college institution
• Experience in clinical or educational administration experience
• Experience in human resource management
• Membership in the American Physical Therapy Association preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills
• Time management and detail-oriented administrative skills
• Computer-based skills, including proficiency with email, the Internet, and Microsoft Office

ENVIRONMENT:

The individual must be able to regularly travel in the local area and occasionally travel out of the local area to visit potential and affiliated clinical externship sites. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email, video conference and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive.