Associate Program Director, DPT Flex Program

University of St Augustine for Health Sciences•St. Augustine, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Works in conjunction with the Senior DPT Program Director in the delivery of the DPT flex expansion program including delivery of the curriculum in a manner that meets the program goals, learning outcomes and consistency between the parent and flex expansion programs. Provides administrative leadership for aspects of the academic program operation. This campus-based position is located at the St. Augustine, FL campus and offers a flexible work arrangement that includes both on-campus and virtual teaching responsibilities to support our DPT Flex program.

Requirements

State licensed (or eligible) physical therapist in academic program
An advanced doctoral degree or terminal doctorate with proven scholarship, service and committee activities
Demonstrated leadership ability
Prior entry level therapy education teaching experience required; graduate level education administration highly preferred
Proven organizational skills required with excellent communication, time management and delegation experience required
Demonstrated data analysis and student outcomes skills
Experience with collaboration, facilitation, and team building
Experience teaching in remote or online learning environments, including the effective use of learning management systems, virtual instructional technologies, and student engagement strategies
Current state practice license or eligible as a physical therapist in assigned academic program
Has a clear understanding of institution’s mission and values. Has a passion for facilitating learning and for enabling students to navigate their own learning journey.
Compelled by the opportunity to contribute through research, scholarship professional practice or creativity.
Takes personal responsibility for own goals and outcomes to ensure student success. Establishes clear expectations, follows through on commitments to students and holds them accountable for assignments and performance
Works cooperatively with others across the institution and beyond, including the community and through partnerships. Represents own interests while being inclusive and fair to others.
Adapts oral and written communication approach and style to the audience and based on the message. Also listens attentively to others.
Makes students feel welcome, understood and valued. Creates a learning environment that is compelling, challenging and productive.
Has sufficient credentials, industry expertise and/or experience in the discipline to teach according to the standards and qualifications required.
Designs learning experiences closely linked to learning outcomes including lesson planning, design of project, work integrated, group learning experiences, or interactive learning objects. Has depth of expertise in pedagogy, andragogy and overall learning effectiveness.
Manages small, large, blended, hybrid and/or online classrooms, monitoring and ensuring participation, managing one’s own and students' time and attention effectively.
Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Leads by example when it comes to finding and developing talent, with a focus on talent acquisition strategies, setting performance targets that raises standards and development of high potential talent.

Nice To Haves

Position may require driving or travel to other campuses. A valid driver license for state of residence and at least minimum liability insurance required by state and the ability to travel to off-site locations for marketing and community/professional activities

Responsibilities

Implement strategies to achieve goals of the program that are consistent with the goals and policies of the University
Collect, prepare and furnish outcome data and relevant information about the Program as required by the University
Participate in Program Director Council to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures
Oversees core and contributing faculty in areas related to the professional program.
Responsible for overseeing and participating in the training, development, and supervision of core faculty
Participates and leads the recruitment and hiring of contributing faculty and lab assistants.
Oversee the local clinical education office responsibilities, policies, and organizational development.
Interact with local facility manager, other program leadership, and student services to ensure student satisfaction and seamless communication and processes across all university departments.
Plan and participate in special events for the program.
Assists senior program director with the development of the local program budget, coordinate local resources needed for classroom/lab activities, faculty scholarship, and student needs.
Supervise students of the program by dealing with student issues such as complaints, appeals, and misconduct.
Reduced teaching workload not to exceed .5 FTE workload
Service and scholarly activities
Participate in marketing activities and other activities as a representative of the University