Physical Therapy - Core Faculty - DPT
Company: University of St. Augustine
Location: Hastings
Posted on: May 10, 2022
Job Description:
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 SUMMARYA 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
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. - - - - -ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTeaching:
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 managementScholarship: 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 expectationsService: supports shared governance
and promoting one's professionServes on programmatic and university
committees as assignedActively participates in his/her professional
associationServes as university liaison in community and/or
professional activitiesUses release time that enhances the program
(e.g. - clinical practice, consultation, advanced degree, research,
service) as approved by the program directorParticipates in
university governance, curriculum planning, and functions to
support development and growth of the institutionAdministration:
supports efficient and consistent practices across all
programsPerforms -course coordinator and lead instructor roles -as
assigned; works collaboratively with members of the teamAdvises
students on academic, professional and/or personal issues while
providing referrals when appropriateProvides other administrative
duties as assignedCompletes 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 goalsProfessionalism: - displays
the behaviors of a professional academician and follows expected
discipline specific Code of EthicsPromotes professionalism by
modeling and encouraging such behaviors inside and outside the
classroom settingSupports and exemplifies the University's core
valuesActively engages in interprofessional collaboration
activitiesUpholds and enforces student and faculty handbook
policies and University policies/proceduresOTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESOther responsibilities as assigned by the Academic
Program Director -POSITION IN ORGANIZATIONReports to: - -Academic
Program Director/Assistant Academic Program DirectorPositions
Supervised: - - -Contributing Faculty, Lab Assistants when assigned
to courses -TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL & PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIREDTo
perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. - The requirements listed below
are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. - Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on
performance of each essential function. -Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - - - - - - - - -
-Terminal academic degree required. - - - - - - - - - - -A minimum
of 1 year of teaching experience at the college/university level. -
- - - - - - - - -Experience with distance learning preferred. - - -
- - - - - - -A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in the
area of course content required. - - - - - - - - - -Experience in
scholarly activity preferred.LICENSURE and/or CERTIFICATIONFaculty
Members must be appropriately credentialed, possess an earned
degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a country's
ministry of education in the discipline being taught, and be
licensed or license-eligible in order to teach in specific
programs.TRAVELSome travel may be requested up to 20% of the
timeBUSINESS COMPETENCIESTo perform the job successfully, an
individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Committed to Mission and Values - -Has a clear understanding of
institution's mission and values. Has a passion for facilitating
learning and for enabling students to navigate their own learning
journey.
- Contribute Knowledge to the Discipline - -Compelled by the
opportunity to contribute through research, scholarship
professional practice or creativity.
- Accountable -Takes personal responsibility for own goals and
outcomes to ensure student success. Establishes clear expectations,
follows through on commitments to students and holds them
accountable for assignments and performance
- Collaborative - -Works cooperatively with others across the
institution and beyond, including the community and through
partnerships. Represents own interests while being inclusive and
fair to others.
- Communicates Effectively - -Adapts oral and written
communication approach and style to the audience and based on the
message. Also listens attentively to others.
- Drives Engagement - -Makes students feel welcome, understood
and valued. Creates a learning environment that is compelling,
challenging and productive.
- Academic Discipline Expertise - -Has sufficient credentials,
industry expertise and/or experience in the discipline to teach
according to the standards and qualifications required.
- Education Design - -Designs learning experiences closely linked
to learning outcomes including lesson planning, design of project,
work integrated, group learning experiences, or interactive
learning objects. Has depth of expertise in pedagogy, andragogy and
overall learning effectiveness.
- Teaching Delivery/Learning Facilitation Skills - -Manages
small, large, blended, hybrid and/or online classrooms, monitoring
and ensuring participation, managing one's own and students' time
and attention effectively.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed
primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure
to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal
computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes
physical demands associated with a traditional office setting,
e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical
functions as necessary.The University of St. Augustine for Health
Sciences is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual
orientation or national origin. - -
Keywords: University of St. Augustine, Palm Coast , Physical Therapy - Core Faculty - DPT, Healthcare , Hastings, Florida
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