Contributing Faculty Physical Therapy

GENERAL SUMMARY A contributing faculty member at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) provides engaging clinically-focused learning opportunities for students in the health science professions through face-to-face blended and/or online delivery methods. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains expertise in content areaPromotes student success through optimal student engagementCompletes all course management requirements to meet program deadlinesPrepares and delivers course contentMonitors student progress; gives feedback as appropriateFacilitates student participation in learning activitiesServes as student-to-university liaisonReports student outcomes and uses this information for teaching and learning improvementsAssesses student performance on papers/examinations/projectsCommunicates with program director (and course coordinator if teaching a multi-section course) regarding student difficulties or issues that ariseEnsures consistent content and testing if a multi-section courseCompletes annual self-evaluation of teaching performance; sets goals for improvementKeeps course content current and as necessary aligned with course consistency policyRecommends course improvements for upcoming semesterPromotes professionalism by modeling such behaviors inside and outside the classroom setting; promotes interprofessional dialogCollaborates with necessary departments to support a positive team environmentUpholds University core values policies and proceduresOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Some travel may be required. POSITION IN ORGANIZATION REPORTS TO:Academic Program Director POSITIONS SUPERVISED:None TECHNICAL MANAGERIAL and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated in part based on performance of each essential function. Appropriate reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Experience with distance learning degree preferred. Post- professional masters degree or clinical doctorate with demonstrated clinical expertise with plans to obtain a terminal degree will be consideredPrior teaching experience preferred could include onlineExperience in scholarly activity preferredA minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in the area of course content requiredWorking knowledge of educational theory and methodology LICENSURE and/or CERTIFICATION Faculty Members must be appropriately credentialed possess an earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a countrys ministry of education in the discipline being taught and be licensed or license-eligible in order to teach in specific programs. WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting e.g. walking standing communicating and other physical functions as Faculty are hired for specific assignments which may vary by term. Compensation is a reasonable estimate and will be determined based on course credit hours student enrollment and educational degree RANGE:Contributing Faculty Per Course: $259.00 - $10506.00Faculty Lab Instructor Per Hour: $41.60 - $57.00