Director of Clinical Education

The University of Memphis, United States

Updated: about 5 hours ago
Location: Jackson, MISSISSIPPI
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Posting Information


Posting Number FAE1769
Advertised Title Director of Clinical Education
Campus Location Lambuth Campus (Jackson, TN)
Position Number 024121
Category Full-Time Faculty
Department College of Health Sciences
Position Summary
The University of Memphis, College of Health Sciences (CHS) is seeking a Director of Clinical Education for a new Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program approved by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). The focus of this physical therapy education program is to train physical therapists who embody the pillars of service, leadership and patient-centered care within their community and the profession of physical therapy.
The Director of Clinical Education will hold a faculty (academic or clinical) appointment and have administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the academic program. This individual should demonstrate competence in clinical education, teaching, and curriculum development. In addition, the Director of Clinical Education’s primary responsibilities will be to plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and monitor activities on behalf of the academic program and in coordination with academic and clinical faculty following THEC and Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) guidelines. Other responsibilities include course assessment, accreditation activities, academic advising, pre-admission advising and hosting the annual career fair. Providing service to the college, university, and profession is also expected. The Director of Clinical Education will also recommend faculty and staff to support the development and implementation of the clinical education program.
The Director of Clinical Education will serve as a liaison between the physical therapy program and the clinical education site as part of his/her responsibilities. The Director of Clinical Education, in cooperation with other academic faculty, will establish clinical education sites and facility standards, select and evaluate clinical education sites, and facilitate ongoing development of and communication with clinical education sites and clinical faculty. The Director of Clinical Education will be responsible for coordinating and managing the efforts of the academic program and clinical education sites in the education and preparation of physical therapy students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Develop, monitor, and refine the clinical education component of the DPT curriculum.
· Facilitate quality learning experiences for students during clinical education
· Evaluate students’ performance, in cooperation with other faculty, to determine their ability to integrate didactic and clinical learning experiences, to progress within the curriculum, and determine readiness for entry into the clinical setting and entry-level clinical education practice.
· Educate students, clinical and academic faculty about clinical education.
· Instruct courses, predominately the clinical education course series, assigned throughout the DPT curriculum.
· Select clinical learning environments that demonstrate characteristics of sound patient/client management, ethical and professional behavior, and currency with physical therapy practice.
· Maximize available resources for the clinical education program.
· Provide documented records and assessment of the clinical education component (including clinical education sites, clinical educators, contractual agreements, clinical site requirements, etc.).
· Ability to participate in independent or collaborative scholarly activities including the design, implementation and completion of products with dissemination through presentation or publications.
· Mentorship of students.
· Actively engage core faculty in clinical education planning, implementation, and assessment.
· Other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Position Qualifications
· An entry-level, professional degree in physical therapy (BS/MS PT) with an earned or an in-progress terminal academic degree (i.e., DHSc, EdD, PhD or other academic degree) or a professional DPT degree and clinical specialization or other advanced credentialing with a willingness to enroll in a terminal academic doctorate.
· Licensed or eligible for licensure within the state of Tennessee.
· Minimum of three (3) years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice.
· Minimum of two (2) years of clinical teaching and/or clinical coordination experience.
· Administrative experience with strong evidence of organizational skills, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling skills.
· Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer technology (e.g., word processing, email, database management) or proven ability to learn these skills.
· Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting clinical education, students, and the profession of physical therapy.
· Member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
· Able to initiate, administer, assess, and document clinical education programs.
· Highly effective oral and written communication skills in English are required; Candidates must meet eligibility requirements to begin and continue working in the United States at the time of appointment.
· Able to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
· Able to travel, as needed.
Special Conditions
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
· Clinical specialization or expertise in an American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) specialty area.
· Earned doctoral degree or enrolled in or pursuing doctoral studies.
· Knowledge of educational, management, and adult learning theory and principles.
· Active in clinical practice, especially as applicable to clinical education.
· Held position as a clinical team leader, clinical manager or operations supervisor.
· Active involvement in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.
· Experience in classroom or laboratory instruction with graduate students, particularly physical therapist students.
· Involvement in professional community development activities.
· Earned status as an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills to correspond effectively with various stakeholders including students, faculty, clinical instructors, and administrators.
· Strong organizational abilities to oversee and manage clinical placement paperwork, match students to appropriate sites, and ensure necessary requirements are met.
· Time management and multitasking capabilities to juggle scheduling, clinical site visits, student evaluations, and day-to-day clinical education operations.
· Ability to resolve issues or conflicts that may arise.
· Comfortable with technology and capable of learning new platforms and software.
· Interest in participating in scholarly work.
· Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff, faculty, and clinical educators. Positive attitude and customer service skills are a must.
Posting Date 04/01/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Screening Begins
Hiring Range Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Special Instructions to Applicants
The review of completed applications will begin immediately and may continue until the position is filled. The College welcomes a diverse set of applicants. Only applications submitted electronically at https://workforum.memphis.edu will be considered. Applicants are required to upload (1) a cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the position, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) three professional references—names and contact information of colleagues who can address the applicant’s professional preparation for this position. Applicants should receive a confirmation number when all application materials are received. For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Jacque Bradford, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected] .
Instructions to Applicant regarding references
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)




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