Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director and Clinical Associate Professor

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Bend, TEXAS
Deadline: 21 Feb 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Department Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB)
Position Title Administrator 1-Ranked Dir
Job Title Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director and Clinical Associate Professor
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Bend
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
OSU-Cascades is seeking a combination position of a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director and a Clinical Associate Professor. The incumbent will hold two appointments, a 0.75 FTE, 12-month, professional faculty appointment as Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director and a 0.25 FTE, 12-month, fixed-term Associate Clinical Professor position.

The DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) Program Director will be responsible for the overall development, planning, direction, and management of the DPT program at OSU-Cascades. The Program Director will provide visionary academic and operational leadership, plan and manage the DPT program to include curriculum development, facility planning and preparation, and comply with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education’s (CAPTE) standards.
Primary responsibilities of the position include providing effective leadership, including faculty mentoring and evaluation, program development, programmatic fiscal management, program assessment activities, curriculum management, student advising, and admissions activities. In addition, as a member of the faculty, the Program Director is expected to teach in his/her area of expertise, engage in scholarship, and participate in service to the College, University and the community.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
Program Administration – 60%
  • Work with the Senior Associate Dean to lead the DPT faculty and development team in strategic planning, implementation and further the program’s mission in teaching, research, and service.
  • Recruit and retain highly qualified faculty, students, and staff.
  • Ensure that the program meets the education needs of its students and professional development of faculty and staff.
  • Mentor, manage, and supervise faculty and staff.
  • Develop faculty.
  • Oversee faculty promotion dossier development.
  • Plan and manage fiscal resources.
  • Support collaborative and inter-professional education and service activities among faculty and students.
  • Provide oversight of day-to-day operations.
  • Ensure program accreditation with respect to CAPTE Standards.
  • Develop and oversee development of curriculum.
  • Provide leadership to the DPT program in scholarly and research efforts.
  • Manage CAPTE accreditation process and annual reporting.
  • Supervise program assessment.
  • Oversee DPT admissions process.
  • Oversee management of clinical internship sites.


Teaching – 25%
  • Teaching/facilitating in one or more content areas.

Research & Scholarship– 10%
  • Research, scholarship, mentoring students and oversight of DPT research program.

Service – 5%
  • Service to OSU-Cascades and/or the College and University. Participate in professional service activities.
What You Will Need
  • A terminal academic doctoral degree from an accredited university
  • A Physical Therapist who is licensed or regulated in any United States jurisdiction and is eligible or holds an Oregon PT license.
  • Current working knowledge of CAPTE accreditation requirements.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in higher education.
  • 5 years of full-time higher education experience or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years in a DPT educational program.
  • Has the qualifications to hold the rank of clinical associate professor within their academic discipline at Oregon State University.
  • Experience working with graduate level curriculum development and assessment.
  • Strong communication and collaborative abilities.
  • Proven experience actively engaging in professional and/or community service activities.
  • Evidence of an established research agenda.
  • Experience with DPT Program recruitment and admissions.
  • Exhibits strong leadership skills and a vision for excellence.
  • Experience, education, and/or training that broadens capacity to work with underrepresented/underserved students, staff, faculty, and external audiences.
  • A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
  • This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
Academic administrative experience
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/149119

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P07707UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 04/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 01/25/2024
Full Consideration Date 02/07/2024
Closing Date 02/21/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 02/07/2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Resume/CV
2) A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) A Statement of Research
4) Any required license and/or certification may be uploaded as License or Certification 1. The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and/or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact:
Dr. Christine Pollard
[email protected]
541-322-3122
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .

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