PHYSICAL THERAPY-ANDREWS CAMPUS - Program Dir-PT Postprof

Job Classification

  Faculty Full-Time (75-100%)

Position summary

Director Postprofessional Program (50%) & Faculty: PT Department (50%): 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 of the Operations Coordinator & Advisor (OCA), and associated faculty. Additionally, to work collaboratively with the Assistant Director for the Postprofessional program and serve as a liaison between Andrews University and NAIOMT.  As a faculty member, primary responsibilities are to teach in the Postprofessional and/or Entry-level program. 
(Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.)

Qualifications summary

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


• Earned advanced doctorate (academic or professional). Candidates nearing completion of their academic doctorate will be considered.


• Credentialed faculty member of NAIOMT preferred.
  
  
  
  • It is preferred that this individual is a recognized faculty member of the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) and capable of teaching NAIOMT courses within the Postprofessional program.
  
  
  
  


• APTA Orthopaedic Certified Specialist preferred.


• At least two years of teaching experience preferred.


• 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

Director of the Postprofessional Program administrative duties include:

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

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


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


• Coordinate the "interface" between the activities of the PP program and the entry level program with appropriate faculty and the Department Chair

• Oversee all of the 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


• Act as Advisor to 50% of the students in the Postprofessional program.


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


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


• Develop an annual marketing plan for all course offerings in the Postprofessional Program (tDPT, DScPT, residency and continuing education) and monitor the execution of this plan throughout the year. This includes understanding and facilitating the recruitment and retention of international students.


• Attend professional meetings working in the marketing booth to promote and advertise the Postprofessional Program.


• Develop and supervise the administration of the supervised clinical practice hours for the on-campus cohorts.


• Conducts regular assessment of the program and implements change as appropriate


• Maintains program morale and motivates faculty.


• Explores and pursues 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.


• Grade NAIOMT case studies (if NAIOMT faculty)


• 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.


• Perform related duties such as advising students on academic curricula.


• Serve on department and university committees as assigned.


• 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each activity satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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


• Earned advanced doctorate (academic or professional). Candidates nearing completion of their academic doctorate will be considered.


• Credentialed faculty member of NAIOMT preferred.
  
  
  
  • It is preferred that this individual is a recognized faculty member of the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) and capable of teaching NAIOMT courses within the Postprofessional program.
  
  
  
  


• APTA Orthopaedic Certified Specialist preferred.


• At least two years of teaching experience preferred.


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


• 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

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to effectively communicate expressively and receptively in English with all persons via written, electronic, and verbal methods.
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Knowledge of common research statistical analyses.
 
REASONING ABILITY
Possess critical inquiry skills and judgment necessary to guide faculty and students and to interact with other faculty and staff.
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current physical therapist license with eligibility for licensure in Michigan. Qualified for American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) membership. Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy preferred. Must be able to travel internationally.

Interpersonal interactions

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


• Leadership skills 

Physical demands

• Stand, talk and demonstrate at a level to be understood for two or more hours at one time as required for lecture and laboratory sessions.


• Ambulate approximately 500 yards and negotiate 2 flights of stairs to get around campus as needed.


• Be able to perform physical tasks relevant to the teaching load.


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


• Be able to travel for three 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, faculty lounge, work and storage areas.