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Job
Title
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Assistant Director of
Clinical Education, Physical Therapy, Non-Tenure Track, January 1, 2022
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Department
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Location
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Category
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Status
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Physical Therapy
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Rinker Campus (Irvine)
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Faculty
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Full-time
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General
Information
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Chapman University’s
Department of Physical Therapy seeks applications for the position of
Assistant Director of Clinical Education (ADCE), a non-tenure track Clinical
Assistant or Associate Professor in Crean College of Health and Behavioral
Sciences. The successful candidate will begin January 1, 2022.
Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional
undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of
Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The university
achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher
Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities.
Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing and
world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including Crean College
of Health and Behavioral Sciences. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized
education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our
students and faculty. More information about the university and Crean College
of Health and Behavioral Sciences is available at https://www.chapman.edu/crean
Continually accredited since 1928, the Department of Physical Therapy has a
rich tradition as the oldest, longest continually accredited physical therapy
programs in the United States. The program is located at the Rinker Health
Science campus in Irvine, CA, which is home to several other accredited,
graduate health science professional programs, including Pharmacy,
Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Physician Assistant. The DPT
programs is distinguished by innovative teaching and research laboratories
and classrooms with an emphasis on inter-professional education,
evidence-based practice, and health promotion and injury/disease prevention.
The Rinker campus is strategically located near numerous health service,
medical device, and biopharmaceutical companies. Chapman University offers
traditional undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and select
pre-professional and graduate programs. The following web link will provide
additional information the Department of Physical Therapy: http://www.chapman.edu/PT
The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all
aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and
inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity
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Qualifications
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The successful candidate will
hold a clinical doctorate or earned terminal academic doctorate (PT/D.P.T.,
PT/PhD, PT/EdD, etc.), with demonstrated excellence in clinical education and
curricular development, as well as the following requirements:
Minimum Requirements
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist professional program.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a licensed physical therapist.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical teaching and/or clinical coordination
experience.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and
clinical mentoring skills.
• Able to initiate, administer, and assess clinical education programs.
• Able to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers,
especially with colleagues involved with clinical education.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of California.
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting
clinical education, students, and the profession of physical therapy.
• Able to meet faculty requirements as stated in the Evaluative Criteria for
Physical Therapist Education Programs.
• Participate in independent and/or collaborative research in clinical
education or related areas.
• Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer
technology (e.g., word processing, e-mail, database) or proven ability to
learn these skills.
• Able to work with students with special needs based on the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Able to travel within and outside of the state of California, as needed.
Preferred Requirements
Possess all minimum requirements, and:
• Prior experience as an Assistant Director of Clinical Education
• Prior experience as a Site Clinical Coordinator of Clinical Education
• APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
• Prior teaching experiences in a physical therapist academic program and/or
administrative experience in clinical practice.
• Knowledge of educational, management, and adult learning theory and
principles.
• Active in clinical practice, especially as applicable to clinical
education.
• Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.
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Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Department
Chair, the ADCE works collaboratively with the Director of Clinical Education
(DCE), and other members of the Clinical education team, holds a faculty
(clinical, non-tenure track) appointment and has administrative, academic, service,
and scholarship responsibilities consistent with accreditation standards and
the mission and philosophy of the Department of Physical Therapy, Chapman
University.
As a member of the Clinical Education team, the ADCE will work
collaboratively with the DCE to shape and modify the existing Clinical
Education program with an eye toward meeting future needs and responding to
evolving trends in physical therapist education and practice.
Under the leadership of the DCE, the ADCE will also work collaboratively with
faculty and other Clinical Education team (e.g., other ADCEs and
Administrative Support Staff) to ensure the successful operation of the
clinical education program for our two-cohort curricular model. The
successful candidate will have joint and specific responsibilities for
aspects of the clinical education experiences of students enrolled in the
Doctor of Physical Therapy program, including the organization,
administration, continuous review and revision of clinical education
experiences, and development of new affiliate relationships.
Working collaboratively with the DCE, the ADCE and other members of the
Clinical education team will also assist the Program Director in strategic
planning; implementing changes based on evolving practice standards;
assessment of student learning outcomes and overall programmatic success; and
maintenance of programmatic and institutional accreditation, specific to
clinical education.
As a faculty member, the ADCE may also have responsibilities in the area of
Clinical Practicum and Clinical Experiences and service to the Department,
the Crean College, the University, the Community and the profession. The ADCE
may have opportunities for teaching in their area of expertise, mentoring
physical therapist students, and participating in inter-professional
educational experiences and professional/academic service, including
maintaining clinical competency, if applicable.
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Contact
Information
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Qualified candidates should
electronically submit copies of a faculty application, letter of application,
curriculum vitae, reprints of publications or other examples of scholarly
work at Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18839
Further inquiries can be directed to:
Faculty Search Coordinator, Ms. Christine Dumaual at dumaual@chapman.edu, or
Search Committee Chair/Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, Dr. Emmanuel
John, at john@chapman.edu.
Application reviews will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. The position start date is January 1, 2022, but
negotiable. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.
This position is contingent on final budget approval. Successful completion
of a criminal background check is required for the final candidate.
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Download a copy of the Chapman Faculty Application for Employment here.
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Chapman
University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse
and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to
enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and
employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry,
citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition,
military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information
or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University
is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members
of underrepresented groups to apply.
Chapman
University, One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866 Human Resources Department
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