PHYSICAL THERAPY-ANDREWS CAMPUS - Physical Therapy Postprofessional Program Director/Faculty

Job Classification

  Faculty Administrative

Position summary

Director Postprofessional Program & Faculty- PT Department: Holds a faculty appointment and has administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Physical Therapy Department. As Director, primary responsibilities are to plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and/or monitor all activities within the Postprofessional program including supervision associated faculty for the Postprofessional program. Additionally to work collaboratively with Operations Coordinator and Advisor and the Department Chairperson. As a faculty member, primary responsibilities are to teach in the Postprofessional and/or Entry-level program. 

Qualifications summary

• Earned entry-level physical therapist degree from a CAPTE accredited program preferred.


• Earned master’s degree in Leadership, Business Administration or similar will be considered.


• Earned advanced doctorate (academic or professional). Candidates enrolled in an academic doctorate with a reasonable projected completion date will be considered.


• At least two years of teaching experience preferred, including teaching online courses.


• At least two years of management experience, serving in leadership roles within a given organization preferred.

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

Postprofessional Program Director administrative duties include:

• Promote the mission and vision of the University, School of Health Professions, and the Physical Therapy department.


• Actively engage in Postprofessional (PP) faculty/staff meeting on a regular basis to review ongoing program needs and activities


• Provide administration of the Postprofessional program


• Co-supervise the Operations Coordinator & Advisor (OCA) and all activities delegated to this person


• Oversee Postprofessional program associated faculty.
  
  
  
  • Review all course evaluations with the faculty member and establish an improvement plan as appropriate
  
  
  • Periodically review online courses to monitor performance and student interaction    
  
  
  
  


• Mentor all new faculty on best practice for conducting online course


• Assist in resolution of any problems that arise between students and associated faculty


• Work with the OCA to advise prospective students interested in the Postprofessional programs


• Present, to PT Faculty Council, student cases who are not meeting academic or professional standards of the program and require action.  


• Develop Postprofessional budget for presentation to Department Chairperson and monitor budget on a monthly basis.  This includes forecasting student enrollment, equipment needs, associated faculty salaries, etc.


• Develop an annual marketing plan in collaboration with University Communication for all course offerings in the Postprofessional program and continuing education courses and monitor the execution of this plan throughout the year.


• Engage in recruiting and marketing at professional meetings by working in the Andrews University PT booth.


• Conduct regular assessment of the Postprofessional program, including academic content, curriculum design, program goals and student learning outcomes and implement change as appropriate


• Maintain program morale and motivate faculty/staff within the Postprofessional program.


• Explore and pursue new opportunities for the Postprofessional Program

As faculty member duties include:

• Carry regular faculty responsibilities related to teaching, service, research, and administration.


• Work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.


• Prepare course materials, deliver lectures, conduct labs, administer and grade student assignments/examinations.


• Develop quality learning experiences that promote critical thinking in students


• Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.


• Evaluate students' performance to determine their ability to integrate didactic and clinical learning.


• Serve as instructor for independent studies as needed.


• Design and conduct research in particular field of knowledge.


• Present and publish research findings in peer reviewed forums.


• Direct, advise and provide mentorship to doctoral students in research.


• Student advising and mentorship on academic curricula.


• Serve on department and university committees as assigned by Department Chairperson.


• Participate in curriculum development and assessment.


• Arrange accommodations for students with special needs based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).


• Attend Department, School and University faculty meetings and committees as scheduled.


• Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Supervisory responsibilities

• Supervise Operations Coordinator & Advisor, as well as associated faculty within the Postprofessional program.


• Supervise students, student workers and graduate assistants in their assigned tasks.

Qualifications

In addition to qualifications summary. 

To perform this job successfully, individual must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Track record of ongoing research with publications in peer reviewed journals and/or professional presentations preferred.


• Communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling skills.


• Ability to utilize different methods and media in delivering course materials.


• Current knowledge and experience in the use of information and computer applications, such as word processing, statistical analysis tools, spreadsheets, or proven ability to learn these skills.


• Exhibits a willingness to adhere to Christian principles, specifically SDA principles.


• A member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in good and regular standing preferred.

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including access and excel. Proficiency in online learning platform, preferrably Moodle. 

Interpersonal interactions

• Superior communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling skills.


• Exceptional Leadership skills 

Physical demands

• Physical demands of this job are in keeping with being a faculty member in an educational institution.


• Be able and available to travel by personal vehicle or commercial transportation for distant assignments.


• Be able to be away from home for two or more days at one time.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment

• Office space, lecture hall, laboratory space, university library, various on campus conference rooms, occasional off-campus clinical sites, faculty lounge, work and storage areas.


• Work in close quarters with other faculty, staff, and students.