South College · 1 day ago
DPT Program - Full Time Faculty - Assistant/Associate Professor
South College is one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning, seeking multiple full-time core faculty members for their developing hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The role involves leading and developing physical therapy courses, providing assessments, and engaging in scholarly works while ensuring compliance with accreditation policies.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Act as lead faculty, secondary faculty, or adjunct faculty in developing assigned physical therapy courses based on expertise and experience, to include:
Develop and deliver appropriate distance education and onsite lab immersive learning experiences that allow students to achieve course objectives
Develop and deliver appropriate assessments of student performance using both traditional methods (e.g., written tests, practical examinations, etc.) and nontraditional methods (e.g., forum discussions, video demonstrations, etc.), as appropriate
Maintain current records of student participation and grades in the course
Provide quality academic performance feedback to students in a timely manner
Lead or participate in all post course assessment activities, to include:
Review of student and faculty course evaluations
Scheduling and conducting a faculty team post course analysis meeting to discuss course strengths, weaknesses, and areas to sustain or improve
Ensure all teaching and education responsibilities provide for compliance with accreditation policies and procedures
Engage in scholarly works that contribute to the profession in accordance with CAPTE guidelines
Engage in service activities in the department, school, institution and profession, including committee work, ad hoc task forces, and leadership roles commensurate with faculty rank
Qualification
Required
Eligible for or currently holding physical therapy licensure
Demonstrated experience teaching in at least one of the curriculum content areas listed above
ABPTS board certification or an earned academic doctorate (DPT, PhD, EdD, DHSc, ScD, or equivalent)
Able to travel to Dallas for overnight or for extended periods for lab and student events
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching and working in a collaborate team environment
Preferred
Prior experience teaching in a CAPTE accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program preferred
Understanding of higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in physical therapy education
Experience using learning management systems and online teaching platforms
Experience teaching in hybrid, online, or distance education environments
Experience designing lab-based or skills-based instruction
Evidence of effective teaching (student evaluations, peer review, teaching awards, etc.)
Experience mentoring students in clinical reasoning and professional development
Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) – with Employer Contribution