Director of Clinical Education, Assistant/Associate Professor-Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Remote

The Community Solution Education System

6d • $85,000 - $105,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Director of Clinical Education (DCE), Assistant/Associate Professor in the Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, is a core faculty member responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, assessing, and continuously improving the clinical education curriculum. The DCE also teaches within the DPT curriculum, with assignments based on program needs and the candidate’s expertise, and may travel to campus once per semester to support onsite faculty-led clinical experiences and lab immersions.

The DCE leads integrated and terminal clinical education experiences and collaborates with faculty, students, Site Coordinators of Clinical Education (SCCEs), Clinical Instructors (CIs), and clinical partners to support program outcomes and accreditation compliance. Duties include clinical site development and management, student placement and monitoring, clinical instructor development, assessment of clinical education outcomes, accreditation support, and continuous quality improvement. The position is full-time, exempt, and benefitted. Work hours are variable due to the online nature of the program, generally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific time, with the remainder on evenings and weekends. The role is remote, with travel for campus activities and clinical education responsibilities as needed.

The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree from an accredited institution, an active and unencumbered physical therapist license in a U.S. jurisdiction, and Oregon physical therapist licensure effective by the employment start date. The candidate must also meet CAPTE qualifications for a Director of Clinical Education.

Requirements

• Earned doctoral degree (DPT, PhD, EdD, ScD, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapist education program.
• Active, unencumbered physical therapist license in a United States jurisdiction.
• Oregon physical therapist license effective by the start date.
• Current membership and participation in relevant professional organizations.
• At least three years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice experience as a physical therapist.
• At least two years of experience as a Clinical Instructor (CI) or Site Coordinator of Clinical Education (SCCE), or at least two years involving teaching, curriculum development, and administration within a physical therapist education program.
• Qualifications required of a Director of Clinical Education under CAPTE accreditation standards.
• Knowledge of clinical education processes, accreditation expectations, and contemporary physical therapy practice.
• Proficiency with educational technologies, learning management systems, videoconferencing platforms, and database systems.
• Ability to collect, manage, analyze, and report program and clinical education data for assessment, accreditation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and cloud-based collaboration platforms.
• Knowledge of FERPA and student privacy regulations.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, belonging, and cultural humility.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, advising, counseling, problem-solving, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with students, faculty, SCCEs, Clinical Instructors, and clinical partners.
• Ability to assess student clinical performance and facilitate remediation processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing administrative responsibilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality, collaboration, and shared governance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing complex administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and sound decision-making in academic and clinical education matters.
• Ability to adapt to changing educational, accreditation, healthcare, and technology environments.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and clinical partners.
• Willingness and ability to travel for clinical site development, site visits, clinical partner engagement, and university activities as required.
• Willingness and ability to follow direction from the Program Director, Dean, and university administrators in accordance with university policies.

Nice To Haves

• Academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, ScD, or equivalent).
• Board-certified clinical specialist.
• APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor or Clinical Instructor Trainer designation.
• Additional specialty certifications relevant to physical therapy practice.
• Previous experience as a Director of Clinical Education or Associate Director of Clinical Education.
• Experience with CAPTE accreditation processes and standards.
• Experience with Exxat or similar clinical education management software, including CoreELMS or Complio.
• Experience in hybrid or distance education environments.
• Experience with program assessment, outcomes evaluation, accreditation reporting, and continuous quality improvement.
• Experience using dashboards, reports, and other data management tools to monitor program effectiveness.
• Advanced knowledge of curriculum assessment and educational outcomes evaluation.
• Familiarity with adult learning theory and online instructional best practices.
• Experience designing, delivering, and assessing instruction in online and hybrid learning environments.
• Established professional network of clinical education partners.
• Experience developing and maintaining clinical affiliation agreements.
• Experience supporting clinical instructor development and clinical faculty education initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in the DPT curriculum, prepare syllabi and course materials, participate in learning outcome assessment and curriculum development, and deliver instruction in online, hybrid, and face-to-face environments.
• Integrate current evidence, clinical expertise, and professional standards into classroom and laboratory instruction; assess student learning and provide timely feedback.
• Advise and mentor DPT students on academic performance, professional behavior, clinical readiness, and professional development.
• Lead the planning, development, implementation, coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement of the clinical education curriculum.
• Ensure clinical education experiences are sequential and integrated with the didactic curriculum, and collaborate with core faculty on clinical education outcomes and quality improvement.
• Develop, recruit, maintain, and evaluate sufficient clinical education sites and partnerships to support student learning, program outcomes, cohort sizes, and growth.
• Maintain current clinical affiliation agreements and monitor their currency and compliance.
• Coordinate and assign students to integrated and terminal clinical experiences through transparent, equitable, and educationally sound processes.
• Monitor the range and quality of student clinical experiences, student readiness and safety, and student performance; coordinate remediation when concerns arise.
• Maintain accurate student placement, performance, and clinical education records.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the DPT Program and clinical education sites, and maintain relationships with SCCEs, CIs, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate program expectations, policies, procedures, and objectives to clinical education faculty; orient, mentor, train, and support SCCEs and CIs.
• Promote clinical instructor development and monitor the effectiveness and appropriateness of clinical instruction, supervision, and student feedback.
• Collect, manage, analyze, and report clinical education assessment data, including student outcomes, site quality, instructor effectiveness, stakeholder feedback, and graduate outcomes.
• Maintain clinical education databases and tracking systems; generate reports to support accreditation, strategic planning, continuous quality improvement, and data-informed decisions.
• Monitor student health, legal, and site-specific onboarding requirements and ensure compliance with university, program, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in CAPTE accreditation activities, annual reporting, self-study preparation, and site visits; conduct clinical site visits, virtual consultations, and partner meetings as needed.
• Maintain contemporary expertise and participate in scholarship, including dissemination through presentations, publications, professional writing, and collaborative projects.
• Support student scholarly activity and participate in research and quality improvement with program faculty and university collaborators.
• Participate in program, college, and university committees; contribute to accreditation, strategic planning, assessment, and curricular initiatives.
• Participate in professional organizations and represent the DPT Program at professional meetings, recruitment events, and community engagement activities.
• Support initiatives that advance the mission, strategic priorities, and visibility of the DPT Program and University.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health insurance plan options.
• Dental insurance plan options.
• Vision insurance plan options.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% employer match after one year.
• Tuition waiver eligibility for University of Western States academic programs after one year of employment.
• Free and reduced-cost care in the campus health center for employees and immediate family members.
• Paid vacation, sick time, wellness time, and holidays.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Multiple flexible spending accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree