Director of Clinical Education - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

PTA•Ozark, MO

11d

About The Position

The Director of Clinical Education is responsible for the instruction and management of clinical experiences and other assigned PTA courses. This position will also maintain professionalism within their specialized field, including currency and required certifications. Other major responsibilities include participating on department and college-wide committees and assignments. This position is responsible for 15 – 25 instructional contact hours in a normal work week. The faculty member is allowed to teach two classes for overload per semester. Over two classes for overload is rare and requires approval of Dean and Provost.

Requirements

Physical Therapy degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
Current (or be eligible to obtain) unrestricted Missouri State License as a Physical Therapist (PT).
Minimum of three years of full-time, post-licensure clinical practice.
Two years of clinical practice experience must include experience as a site coordinator of clinical education or clinical instructor in physical therapy, or the coordinator must have a minimum of two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant education program.
Didactic and/or clinical teaching experience.
Demonstrate current knowledge in course content and effectiveness in teaching assigned subjects.
Ability to work well with others
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a Learning Management System (such as Canvas/Blackboard).
Experience working within a collegiate setting.
Experience with Colleague.

Responsibilities

Schedule students for clinical/practicum rotations that will meet the specific course and program objectives.
Assess, evaluate, and ensure documentation of student performance and progress in clinical/practicum settings.
Provide orientation, evaluation and guidance of the course/program objectives for clinical/practicum instructors.
Provide quality instruction which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college –approved curriculum and resources.
Develop a course syllabus for each class taught, using the approved course abstract and syllabus template.
Incorporate pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction.
Foster a positive classroom learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners, including the assurance of section 508 accessibility.
Present course content in an unbiased and civil manner, while demonstrating respect, helpfulness, and responsiveness toward students. This includes holding office hours in a way that is convenient to students in both format and modality.
Participate in required number of hours of professional development each year, 10 of which must focus on fostering teaching improvement.
Demonstrate reflective practice, including assessment of student learning. This includes ongoing formative assessments, as well as official departmental assessment.
Actively participate in department and division meetings, events, and initiatives
Mentor adjunct instructors in their academic department or program area, as needed.
Assist in textbook and course material selection.
Participate in curriculum development and work with advisory committees, as needed.
Provide accurate and appropriate academic advising.
Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
Comply with college policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned, including participating in commencement, attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.