Professor (Clinical track) DOQ

The University of Utah•Saint George, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND ATHLETIC TRAINING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH is seeking an experienced Program Director for their St. George Expansion at Dixie State University. The position is a full-time career-line clinical faculty, at a rank commensurate with academic and scholarly experience. The primary responsibility of this position will be to lead the department’s efforts to meet Utah physical therapy workforce demands through the planning and implementation of an innovative expansion of our entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy. Although this position is located at Dixie State University, this is an extension program through the University of Utah and the successful applicant will be an employee of the University of Utah. Principal Functions and Responsibilities: This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the inaugural faculty core of the extension of the University of Utah program in St. George, Utah. The Department seeks a Program Site Director with experience in physical therapy education. The individual in this position will collaborate with the current Program Chair and faculty, and with St. George located faculty and staff, to prepare for success of the satellite program through conscientious work, cooperation, and innovation. Responsibilities will include the development of a personnel plan, the successful recruitment and management of personnel, and the organization of the technical infrastructure necessary for implementation of the expansion program. As a component of this planning, responsibilities will include participation in the preparation and submission of University curricular proposals and approvals as well as CAPTE accreditation applications. As a faculty member, the appropriate individual will participate in classroom and/or online didactic teaching, student supervision in laboratory settings and will be expected to integrate their expertise by participating in the existing entry-level DPT , post-professional continuing education programs, or Rehabilitation Sciences PhD program. Such participation will include teaching, mentoring and serving on related committees as well as professional activities and service. Teaching in specific courses will depend upon the candidate’s clinical background, qualifications, and certifications. Development of clinically focused scholarship is an expectation for long-term retention and advancement in rank. There will also be requirements to travel from St. George, Utah to the University of Utah often for meetings, teaching, conferences, and other program administration needs.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates from an accredited College/University
Hold a current Utah Physical Therapy License or be qualified to attain a Utah License
A doctoral degree in either Physical Therapy or health-related field is also required
Teaching experience, including student clinical supervision as well as classroom, online, and/or simulation teaching, is ideal
Relevant health care experience
Evidence of an established area of clinical expertise
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and collaborative skills are required
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty and staff, patients and other members of the community are essential
Successful candidates will be located on-site in St. George, Utah with program space at Dixie State University

Nice To Haves

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is preferred for teaching in the program
Experience in the development/delivery of Physical Therapy education and a track record of participation in the administration of an academic Physical Therapy Program would be considered strengths

Responsibilities

Development of a personnel plan
Recruitment and management of personnel
Organization of the technical infrastructure necessary for implementation of the expansion program
Participation in the preparation and submission of University curricular proposals and approvals as well as CAPTE accreditation applications
Participate in classroom and/or online didactic teaching
Student supervision in laboratory settings
Integrate their expertise by participating in the existing entry-level DPT , post-professional continuing education programs, or Rehabilitation Sciences PhD program
Teaching
Mentoring
Serving on related committees as well as professional activities and service
Travel from St. George, Utah to the University of Utah often for meetings, teaching, conferences, and other program administration needs.