Full-Time Faculty, PTA Clinical Coordination

South University; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South University in Alabama seeks an Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) to develop externship sites and design clinical coursework for the PTA program.

The ACCE will manage student placement, supervise externships, and support governance and program operations, aiming to graduate competent entry-level PTAs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field related to taught courses.
• Current PT or PTA licensure in the PTA program state.
• Experience coordinating clinical education or teaching in PTA programs.
• Experience in curriculum development and program administration.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes externships and coordinates clinical sites and liaison roles.
• Assists in PTA program administration, file maintenance, and advisement.
• Participates in governance and program planning.
• Promotes student success through flexible teaching and engagement.
• Contributes to campus culture via committees and events.
• Relates professional experience to learning and industry trends.
• Ensures compliance with standards and university policies.
• Fulfills administrative, instructional, and clinical duties to graduate competent PTAs.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal relationships

Curriculum development

Administration

Education

Master’s degree (regionally-accredited)

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email & Internet tools

Job description

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 centre 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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.