Physical Therapy - Core Faculty - DPT Flex
Company: University of St. Augustine
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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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 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
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 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 Uses release time that enhances the program (e.g. -
clinical practice, consultation, advanced degree, research,
service) as approved by the program director 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/Assistant Academic Program Director Positions Supervised :
Contributing Faculty, Lab Assistants when assigned to courses
TECHNICAL, MAN AGERIAL & PEOPLE S KILLS REQUIRED To 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 preferred. A
minimum of 1 year of teaching experience at the college/university
level. Experience with distance learning preferred. A minimum of 3
years of clinical experience in the area of course content
required. Experience in scholarly activity preferred. LICENSURE
and/or CERTIFICATION Faculty 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. TRAVEL Some travel may be
requested up to 20% of the time BUSINESS COMPETENCIES To 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 ENVIRONMENT Work 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, San Marcos , Physical Therapy - Core Faculty - DPT Flex, Healthcare , San Marcos, California
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