Faculty/Leadership Full-Time DPT College of Nursing and Health Care Professions

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

70d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at Grand Canyon University is seeking an innovative, full-time faculty/leadership member for its Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. This role involves providing program instruction using innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies, and industry trends. The position is ideal for a seasoned faculty member interested in advancing their career in physical therapy and leading a new hybrid program. GCU offers a strong support system and mentorship for new leaders. The position requires presence on the Phoenix campus and is not a remote position.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered PT license in the state of Arizona.
An academic doctoral degree: PhD or EdD.
A minimum of six years full time higher education experience.
A minimum of three years full time experience as a core faculty member in a CAPTE-accredited entry-level physical therapist education program.
Has experience in: Administration, management and leadership.
Has experience in: Educational theory and methodology.
Has experience in: Instructional design.
Has experience in: Student evaluation.
Has experience in: Outcome assessment.
Has experience in: Fiscal management.
Has experience in: Program evaluation, assessment and curriculum development.
Has prior engagement at the academy/academic institutional level.
Evidence of involvement in one’s professional area (e.g., membership in professional organizations, presentations, research and/or publications).
Provides a positive example to faculty and students by supporting the University’s Mission, Doctrinal Statement, and Ethical Position Statement.

Nice To Haves

Interested in advancing your career in physical therapy to lead a new hybrid program.
Faculty leadership is your next career move.
Want to be part of the ground campus program in Phoenix, AZ.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction to students.
Stimulate class discussions.
Provide students with feedback on examinations and assignments.
Remain current with new trends and developments in his/her field of expertise.
Assesses and reports on program metrics, such as faculty workload and scholarly productivity, student satisfaction, program graduates, graduation rates, enrollments, etc. to assure program goals are being met.
Develop and provide instruction consistent with the University’s course load requirements that incorporates current teaching methodologies, technologies and other trends that reflect advances in the requisite discipline educational instruction.
Engage students within classroom to stimulate discussions for collective learning as well as assist and actively mentor students outside classroom hours.
Incorporate relevant research resources and experiential activities to support course objectives, lectures and learning outcomes.
Assess student performance in areas like progress, professional behaviors and academic standing in accordance with University Assessment Practices and accreditation standards.
Assist with curriculum design and development; be a sound advocate for change to programs, curriculum and teaching methodologies/pedagogies.

Benefits

Full benefits portfolio, including tuition package.
Professional development allowance.
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
A 401K savings plan.
Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays.
Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.
Free covered parking.
Education Tuition Discount Program for full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children.
Free on-site gyms on campus.