DPT Program - Full Time Faculty/Instructor

DPT Program - Full Time Faculty/Instructor

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Competency Based Education

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DPT Program - Full Time Faculty/Instructor Description

South College invites applications for full-time (12 months) Assistant or Associate Professor core faculty in the developing hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the South College Orlando campus. 

As a developing program, we have several openings for director level positions including Director of Student Affairs, Director of Assessment and Outcomes, Director of Research. Additionally, we have several openings for core faculty positions. We are looking for experienced candidates for both Director and non-Director roles.  

Preferably, candidates will possess a terminal academic degree (PhD, DSc, EdD) and/or a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree plus clinical specialization. Evidence of contemporary expertise through post-professional training is required. Additionally, candidates with an on-going scholarly agenda and experience teaching in DPT education are preferred.  

While relocation to Orlando is encouraged, it is not required for all positions.  

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure all teaching and education responsibilities provide for compliance with accreditation policies and procedures.
• Engage in scholarly works that contribute to the profession in accordance with CAPTE guidelines.
• 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.

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

• ABPTS Board certification and/or substantial evidence of contemporary expertise. 
• Active Physical Therapy license, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of Florida 

Experience

• Prior experience teaching in a CAPTE accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program
• A minimum of three years of full time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice
• Understanding of higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in physical therapy education
• Able to travel overnight or for extended periods to Orlando for lab and student events
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching and working in an inclusive team environment