Job Description:
1. GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION
Position Name: Director of Clinical Education, Assistant/Associate Professor – Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Remote
Classification: Exempt, benefitted
FTE : Full-time
Work Hours: Variable due to online nature of program. Generally, Mon-Friday 9a-3p
(PST), with remainder on evenings and weekends
Department/Division: College of Graduate Studies
Supervisor: Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
2. POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Clinical Education (DCE), Assistant/Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (Hybrid), serves as a core faculty member with primary responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement of the clinical education curriculum. The DCE is responsible for teaching within the DPT curriculum, with teaching assignments determined by program needs and individual expertise. The DCE may need to travel to campus once per semester to assist with onsite faculty-led clinical experiences and lab immersions.
The DCE provides leadership for all integrated and terminal clinical education experiences and works collaboratively with faculty, students, Site Coordinators of Clinical Education (SCCEs), Clinical Instructors (CIs), and clinical partners to ensure achievement of program outcomes and compliance with accreditation standards. Responsibilities include clinical site development and management, student placement and monitoring, clinical instructor development, assessment of clinical education outcomes, accreditation support, and continuous quality improvement of the clinical education program.
The successful candidate must hold a doctoral degree from an accredited institution, maintain an active and unencumbered physical therapist license in a United States jurisdiction, and hold or be eligible to obtain Oregon physical therapist licensure by the start date of employment. The candidate must also possess the qualifications required of a Director of Clinical Education as defined by CAPTE accreditation standards.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including employer sponsored health, dental and vision insurance plan options. 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% match after one year. Tuition waiver eligibility for UWS academic programs after one year of employment. Free and reduced cost care in the campus health center for employees and their immediate family members. Paid vacation, sick, wellness time and holidays.
3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching (35%)
Develop and teach courses within the DPT curriculum consistent with faculty expertise and program needs.
Prepare syllabi, update course materials, participate in course and program learning outcome assessment, and engage in curriculum development.
Deliver instruction within online, hybrid, and face-to-face educational environments using university-supported technologies.
Integrate contemporary evidence, clinical expertise, and professional standards into classroom and laboratory learning experiences.
Assess student learning through formative and summative evaluation methods and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Advise and mentor assigned DPT students regarding academic performance, professional behaviors, clinical readiness, and professional development.
Collaborate with faculty to ensure student preparedness for progression into clinical education experiences.
Demonstrate commitment to building an inclusive learning community that values diversity, equity, belonging, accessibility, and cultural humility.
Director of Clinical Education Administration (50%)
Clinical Education Leadership
Provide leadership for the planning, development, implementation, coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement of the clinical education curriculum.
Ensure that clinical education experiences are organized, sequential, and integrated with the didactic curriculum.
Collaborate with core faculty to establish and assess clinical education…