Associate Program Director, DPT Flex Program

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

144d•$79,030 - $169,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Program Director works in conjunction with the Senior Program Director to deliver the DPT Flex expansion program, including ensuring that curriculum delivery meets program goals and learning outcomes and remains consistent with the parent program. The role provides administrative leadership for aspects of academic program operations and oversees faculty and local clinical education office functions. This campus-based position is located at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences’ St. Augustine, Florida campus and includes a flexible work arrangement with on-campus and virtual teaching responsibilities. Teaching workload is reduced and may not exceed 0.5 FTE. The position supervises core and contributing faculty, an Academic Program Assistant, and student workers, and coordinates with the Senior Program Director for the parent program. Responsibilities also include faculty recruitment and development, student support, local program resources and budget coordination, program outcomes, and service and scholarly activities. The role may require driving or travel to other campuses and off-site locations for marketing and community or professional activities. A valid driver’s license for the state of residence and at least the state-required minimum liability insurance are required. The work is performed primarily in a standard office environment, with possible exposure to moderate noise. It involves operating a personal computer for six to eight hours daily, along with walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions associated with a traditional office setting. Hiring ranges by academic rank are Assistant Professor: $79,030–$132,710; Associate Professor: $88,923–$152,617; and Professor: $97,600–$169,800.

Requirements

Be a state-licensed or license-eligible physical therapist in the academic program.
Hold an advanced doctoral degree or terminal doctorate, with demonstrated scholarship, service, and committee activities.
Demonstrate leadership ability.
Have prior entry-level therapy education teaching experience.
Have excellent communication, time-management, organizational, and delegation skills.
Demonstrate data analysis and student outcomes skills.
Have experience with collaboration, facilitation, and team building.
Be able to work independently with multiple projects and little or no supervision, as well as in a team environment, and promote collaboration.
Model the University’s core values and take an active role in enforcing University policies.
Demonstrate effective interactions with University support services and the ability to manage change.
Have experience teaching in remote or online learning environments, including effective use of learning management systems, virtual instructional technologies, and student engagement strategies.
Have a valid driver’s license for the state of residence and at least the state-required minimum liability insurance, and be able to travel to off-site locations as required.
Demonstrate the competencies described in the posting, including commitment to the institution’s mission and values, accountability, effective communication, collaboration, student engagement, discipline expertise, education design, teaching and learning facilitation, and people leadership.

Nice To Haves

Graduate-level education administration experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement strategies to achieve program goals consistent with University goals and policies.
Collect, prepare, and provide program outcome data and other relevant information as required by the University.
Participate in the Program Director Council and contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Oversee core and contributing faculty in areas related to the professional program.
Oversee and participate in training, development, and supervision of core faculty.
Participate in and lead recruitment and hiring of contributing faculty and lab assistants.
Oversee local clinical education office responsibilities, policies, and organizational development.
Coordinate with the local facility manager, other program leadership, and student services to support student satisfaction and seamless communication and processes across University departments.
Plan and participate in special program events.
Assist the Senior Program Director with development of the local program budget and coordinate local resources for classroom and lab activities, faculty scholarship, and student needs.
Supervise students and address student issues, including complaints, appeals, and misconduct.
Teach within a reduced workload not exceeding 0.5 FTE.
Participate in service and scholarly activities.
Participate in marketing and other activities as a University representative.
Perform other duties and responsibilities management may deem necessary.
Travel or drive to other campuses and off-site locations for marketing and community or professional activities, as required.