Director Clinical Education, Faculty - Doctor of Physical Therapy, Ruskin, FL

Company: Gannon University
Location: Orlando
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Director Clinical Education, Faculty - Doctor of Physical Therapy, Ruskin, FL Position Title Director Clinical Education, Faculty - Doctor of Physical Therapy, Ruskin, FL Posting Number F186P Division School of Health Professions Department Col.Health Professions & Sci. Location Ruskin, Fl Position Summary Gannon University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, located at the Ruskin, Florida campus, seeks a core faculty member to serve as the Director of Clinical Education, with assigned rank and appointment based on experience and earned degree. This full-time, 12-month position will begin upon hire or as negotiated. Gannon seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Gannon University faculty work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver instruction, advise students, engage in scholarship, and participate in service. The Director of Clinical Education will work closely with the Program Director to manage the Clinical Education program including placing students in appropriate clinical sites, monitoring student progression, addressing conflict, and providing support and training to clinical partners. The faculty team will work closely with the Director of Clinical Education to monitor and discuss student readiness for clinical experiences. The Director of Clinical Education also holds faculty responsibilities including teaching, scholarship, and service. Instructional content areas are to be determined by candidate expertise and program needs.

Gannon University is located in Ruskin, Florida along the Gulf Coast of Florida in the Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg/Bradenton region. The DPT program is housed within the School of Rehabilitative Sciences in the Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences. Required Qualifications Requirements for a tenure track appointment include an earned advanced post-professional degree (e.g. PhD, EdD DHSc, etc.) in physical therapy or a related field.

Requirements for a teaching track appointment require the DPT degree.

Additional required qualifications for both tracks include greater than two (2) years of teaching experience in a DPT program, greater than five (5) years of clinical experience as a physical therapist. Candidates must be eligible for FL PT licensure. Candidates must be able to support and promote the University's inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience as a Director of Clinical Education.

Prior experience as a Clinical Instructor

APTA Board Certified Specialist or other advanced certification, and a record of scholarship, professional and community service, and experience with accreditation processes. Physical Demands Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy academic environment. Position Type Regular Faculty Employment Status Full-Time Position Length 12M Credits Per Year 24 Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement Optional Documents
• Letter of Recommendation Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have at least five years of experience relevant to this position?
  • Yes
  • No Erie, Pennsylvania Campus
    109 University Square
    Erie, Pennsylvania 16541
    1-800-GANNON-U or 814-871-7000
    
    Ruskin, Florida Campus
    105 Commercial Center Dr.
    Ruskin, Florida 33573
    1-800-GANNON-U or 814-871-7000

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