Director of Clinical Education and Non-Tenure Track Faculty
2 days ago
The Institute for Physical Therapy Education at Widener University is seeking a Director of Clinical Education to join its physical therapy faculty. This 12-month, full-time, non-tenure track position involves teaching, scholarship, and service, as well as administrative responsibilities as Director of Clinical Education.
The College of Health and Human Services, which houses programs in clinical psychology, education, human sexuality, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, physician assistant studies, and social work, is committed to developing a faculty, staff, and curriculum that is anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and reflects professional values. The College seeks to create an intentionally diverse educational community where students, staff, and faculty perspectives are valued and incorporated into work.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Communicate between academic faculty, students, and clinical faculty on all aspects of the clinical education program.
- Coordinate and facilitate clinical education placements for students in clinical sites, including providing relevant information to students and clinical sites, confirming compliance with contractual and site requirements, and ensuring students meet program requirements.
- Monitor and document student performance and provide consultation to students and clinical faculty, implementing remediation plans when warranted.
- Collect, interpret, and utilize feedback and data from various sources on clinical education performance for curricular review, program development, and accreditation compliance.
- Utilize electronic systems associated with clinical education program administration.
- Develop clinical sites and clinical faculty based on need and program analysis.
Teaching:
- Teach in areas of expertise and program need, including introduction to the profession of physical therapy and interprofessional collaboration, client intervention skills, clinical education preparation, health promotion and wellness, community engagement programming, and healthcare administration and leadership.
- Demonstrate skill in course preparation, delivery, and assessment.
- Participate in team and/or interdisciplinary teaching.
- Demonstrate life-long learning by seeking faculty development opportunities and teacher effectiveness tools to improve teaching.
- Maintain regular office hours, guide or support students who reach out for assistance, and identify students who are struggling and need extra attention or support to be successful through use of email, phone, or other appropriate means of communication.
Scholarship/Practice:
- Engage in scholarly/clinical work related to area of interest on a regular basis and as required by expectations of the non-tenure track position.
- Maintain currency of clinical and professional knowledge through regular continuing education.
Service:
- Attend all University academic events and University, College, and Program faculty meetings as required in the faculty handbook.
- Participate in student recruitment, admission, and retention activities.
- Serve as an academic advisor and/or mentor for students.
- Serve on Program, College, and University Committees as indicated.
- Assist in the accreditation process, including preparation of documents and narratives for self-study reports.
- Participate in service to the profession, including clinical education-related groups.
Minimum Qualifications:
- DPT and/or academic doctorate degree.
- Eligible for physical therapy licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Minimum of 5 years clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist.
- Minimum of 3 years as a clinical instructor.
Preferred:
- 8+ years clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist.
- 5+ years as a clinical instructor.
- 3+ years teaching experience in physical therapy academic settings.
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor (Level 1).
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Hours:
- Must be able to sit, stand, and move about a classroom and/or campus for extended periods of time.
- May need to lift supplies of up to 20lbs per item.
- May be required to be available to students and clinical faculty via phone, email, or other means of communication during nights and weekends.
- May be required to travel for face-to-face meetings with students and clinical faculty as budget allows.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA, and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at
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Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Widener University Full timeDirector of Clinical Education and Non-Tenure Track FacultyThe Institute for Physical Therapy Education at Widener University is seeking a Director of Clinical Education to join the physical therapy faculty. This role reports to the Program Director and serves alongside another experienced Director of Clinical Education colleague. This position is a...
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Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Widener University Full timeDirector of Clinical Education and Non-Tenure Track FacultyThe Institute for Physical Therapy Education at Widener University is seeking a Director of Clinical Education to join the physical therapy faculty. This role reports to the Program Director and serves alongside another experienced Director of Clinical Education colleague. This position is a...
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Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Widener University Full timeDirector of Clinical Education and Non-Tenure Track FacultyThe Institute for Physical Therapy Education at Widener University is seeking a Director of Clinical Education to join the physical therapy faculty. This role reports to the Program Director and serves alongside another experienced Director of Clinical Education colleague. This position is a...
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Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Widener University Full timeJob Title: Director of Clinical Education and Non-Tenure Track FacultyThe Institute for Physical Therapy Education at Widener University is seeking a Director of Clinical Education to join the physical therapy faculty. This role reports to the Program Director and serves alongside another experienced Director of Clinical Education colleague. This position is...
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