Director of Clinical Education Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Department: Health Sciences

Salary Range: Faculty Salary Classification Chart

FLSA: Exempt

Immediate Supervisor: Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director

Schedule Details: Full-time/11 month position/PSRS

Position Summary

The Director of Clinical Education is responsible for the instruction and management of clinical experiences and other assigned PTA courses. This position will also maintain professionalism within their specialized field including currency and required certifications. Other major responsibilities include participating on department and college-wide committees and assignments. This position is responsible for 15 25 instructional contact hours in a normal work week. The faculty member is allowed to teach two classes for overload per semester. Over two classes for overload is rare and requires approval of Dean and Provost.

Essential Job Duties

• Schedule students for clinical/practicum rotations that will meet the specific course and program objectives.
• Assess evaluate and ensure documentation of student performance and progress in clinical/practicum settings.
• Provide orientation evaluation and guidance of the course/program objectives for clinical/practicum instructors.
• Provide quality instruction which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate relevant and engaging using college approved curriculum and resources.
• Develop a course syllabus for each class taught using the approved course abstract and syllabus template.
• Incorporate pedagogical strategies such as active learning authentic and problem-based activities and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction.
• Foster a positive classroom learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners including the assurance of section 508 accessibility.
• Present course content in an unbiased and civil manner while demonstrating respect helpfulness and responsiveness toward students. This includes holding office hours in a way that is convenient to students in both format and modality.
• Participate in required number of hours of professional development each year 10 of which must focus on fostering teaching improvement.
• Demonstrate reflective practice including assessment of student learning. This includes ongoing formative assessments as well as official departmental assessment.
• Actively participate in department and division meetings events and initiatives
• Mentor adjunct instructors in their academic department or program area as needed.
• Assist in textbook and course material selection.
• Participate in curriculum development and work with advisory committees as needed.
• Provide accurate and appropriate academic advising.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned including participating in commencement attending college functions serving on committees and attending community events.

Non-Essential Job Duties

• Participate in professional organizations as appropriate.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Physical Therapy degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Current (or be eligible to obtain) unrestricted Missouri State License as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Minimum of three years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice.
• Two years of clinical practice experience must include experience as a site coordinator of clinical education or clinical instructor in physical therapy or the coordinator must have a minimum of two years of experience in teaching curriculum development and administration in a physical therapist assistant education program.
• Didactic and/or clinical teaching experience.
• Demonstrate current knowledge in course content and effectiveness in teaching assigned subjects.
• Ability to work well with others
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Experience working with a Learning Management System (such as Canvas/Blackboard).
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.
• Experience with Colleague.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:(The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

Environment:Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions. Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift carry push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.

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