Faculty, Full-time - Physical Therapy Hybrid Immersion (Hybrid)

The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.

GENERAL SUMMARY

A core faculty member at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) provides engaging clinically-focused learning opportunities for students in the health science professions, through face-to-face, blended, and online delivery methods. The primary responsibility of this position will be to assist in the university’s efforts to meet physical therapy workforce demands through the planning, development, and implementation of an innovative hybrid immersion education delivery pathway for our entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Experience in the development / delivery of hybrid physical therapy education would be considered strengths. The faculty member is responsible for academic advising and overseeing final program projects.  They provide service to the University through committee, curriculum improvement, and advocacy for the profession.  The faculty are scholars, being involved in building and integrating knowledge for advancement of the profession and the University.     

This is a unique opportunity to be part of the inaugural core faculty of a hybrid pathway DPT program that mirrors our strong track record of excellence in DPT education. Responsibilities will include assisting the hybrid pathway development team as well as teaching responsibilities within, including distance-based and in-classroom teaching and seminar discussion courses. The individual(s) in this position would collaborate with academic leadership and university resources to ensure the successful development, launch, and execution of the hybrid pathway through conscientious work, cooperation, and innovation. Remote work locations will be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching: provides student-centered learning through best practice teaching activities

• Optimizes class/lab/online environment that is conducive to student learning by developing creative, challenging and evidence-based learning opportunities
• Uses learning assessment information to improve teaching and curriculum; participates in quality improvement initiatives to meet program and institutional goals
• Provides current, organized, error free instructional materials
• Maintains all components of the learning environment including online course portal management

Scholarship: actively engages in scholarship to advance knowledge

• Establishes and implements an approved scholarship plan/faculty development plan as required by accreditation and university standards
• Stays current with clinical practice and evidence that support content area expertise and professional growth
• Disseminates scholarly work consistent with University policies and accreditation expectations

Service: supports shared governance and promoting one’s profession

• Serves on programmatic and university committees as assigned
• Actively participates in his/her professional association
• Serves as university liaison in community and/or professional activities
• Participates in university governance, curriculum planning, and functions to support development and growth of the institution

Administration: supports efficient and consistent practices across all programs

• Performs course coordinator and lead instructor roles as assigned; works collaboratively with members of the team
• Advises students on academic, professional and/or personal issues while providing referrals when appropriate
• Provides other administrative duties as assigned
• Completes annual self-evaluation of faculty performance and sets goals for the next year in collaboration with the program director; is actively engaged in faculty development opportunities to meet performance goals

Professionalism: displays the behaviors of a professional academician and follows expected discipline specific Code of Ethics

• Promotes professionalism by modeling and encouraging such behaviors inside and outside the classroom setting
• Supports and exemplifies the University’s core values
• Actively engages in interprofessional collaboration activities
• Upholds and enforces student and faculty handbook policies and University policies/procedures

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other responsibilities as assigned by the Academic Program Director

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION

Reports to:  Academic Program Director

Positions Supervised:   Contributing Faculty, Lab Assistants when assigned to courses

Hiring ranges (Dallas):

• • Affiliated/Instructor rank: $56,700 - $95,256
  • Assistant Professor rank: $65,205 - $109,494
  • Associate Professor rank: $76,860 - $129,150
  • Professor rank: $86,835 - $151,074 

The University is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, genetic condition, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.