DPT Program - Full Time Faculty/Instructor bei SOUTH COLLEGE

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DPT Program - Full Time Faculty/Instructor

South College – We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning...come grow your career with us.  In order to fully meet our Mission to students, we seek faculty and staff who bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas. In return, we are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment where respect and open exchange of ideas are at the core of our culture.  

Over 16,000 Students

10 Campuses 

Competency Based Education

Online

DPT Program - Full Time Faculty/Instructor Description 

South College invites applications for multiple full-time (12 month) Assistant or Associate Professor core faculty in the developing hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the South College Dallas campus.  An application to this position will allow candidates to be considered for all available full-time roles based on the needs of the program and the qualifications of the applicant. While residency in or relocation to Dallas is encouraged, it is not required for these positions.  

Our specific needs include: 

1. Core faculty members with primary teaching roles 

• Seeking individuals with Board-certification or other demonstrated expertise in all major curriculum content areas. 

2. Director of Admissions (under the guidance of the Program Director) 

• Responsible for all admissions in the Program under the guidance of the Program Director. 
• Responsible for all student recruitment, application, and admissions processes for the program.  
• Oversees and recommends updates to recruitment materials and admissions policies and procedures. 
• Serves as Chair of Admissions Committee. 

3. Director of Outcomes & Assessment (under the guidance of the Program Director) 

• Convenes the Outcome & Assessment Committee as needed. 
• Ensures accreditation compliance. 
• Develops and/or revises data collection calendar and tools used by program stakeholders. 
• Collects and analyzes outcomes data for program evaluation. 
• Disseminates outcomes data to appropriate Committees for further analysis of implications to curriculum, policy, and overall program. 
• Maintains the Program Assessment Plan, establishing benchmarks and processes for action when benchmarks are not achieved. 

4. Director of Student Affairs (under the guidance of the Program Director) 

• Responsible for all student affairs functions to include orientation, progression, retention, and coaching.  
• As Class Advisor, they work to integrate remote (distance learning) students into the South College culture and serves as the primary point of contact for student issues related to distance learning life.  
• Oversees and recommends updates to program policies and procedures. 
• Serves as Chair of the Student Affairs Committee and Academic Standing and Progression Committee. 

5. Director of Faculty Development and Research (under the guidance of the Program Director) 

• Responsible for the management and oversight of scholarly activities within the program to include grant activity, research proposals and IRB reviews, resourcing and/or funding scholarship, and dissemination of research. 
• Oversees the development of individual faculty scholarly agendas and assists the Program Director in ensuring all scholarship activities support the mission, goals and outcomes of the institution and program. 
• Provides or ensures mentorship to new or junior faculty in the development of scholarly agendas. 
• Serves as liaison to the South College Office of Sponsored Programs and Institutional Review Board. 

Full Time Faculty Responsibilities: 

1. Act as lead faculty, secondary faculty, or adjunct faculty in developing assigned physical therapy courses based on expertise and experience, to include: 

• Develop and deliver appropriate distance education and onsite lab immersive learning experiences that allow students to achieve course objectives. 
• Develop and deliver appropriate assessments of student performance using both traditional methods (e.g., written tests, practical examinations, etc.) and nontraditional methods (e.g., forum discussions, video demonstrations, etc.), as appropriate. 
• Maintain current records of student participation and grades in the course. 
• Provide quality academic performance feedback to students in a timely manner. 

2. Lead or participate in all post course assessment activities, to include: 

• Review of student and faculty course evaluations. 
• Scheduling and conducting a faculty team post course analysis meeting to discuss course strengths, weaknesses, and areas to sustain or improve. 

3. Ensure all teaching and education responsibilities provide for compliance with accreditation policies and procedures. 

4. Engage in scholarly works that contribute to the profession in accordance with CAPTE guidelines. 

5. Engage in service activities in the department, school, institution and profession, including committee work, ad hoc task forces, and leadership roles commensurate with faculty rank. 

Requirements

Education 

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, an academic doctorate in Physical Therapy, or an academic doctorate (PhD, EdD, DSc) in a related field? 

Licensure 

• Active Physical Therapy license, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of Texas 

Experience 

• Prior experience teaching in a CAPTE accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program preferred 
• Understanding of higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in physical therapy education 
• Able to travel to Dallas for overnight or for extended periods for lab and student events 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching and working in a collaborate team environment