Position:                         Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Co-Director of Clinical Education

Department:                  College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Status:                           Full Time

Position Summary:

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Campbell University invites applications to join our core faculty as Co-Director of Clinical Education (Co-DCE). This position is an in-person, full-time, 12-month, tenure-track appointment with academic rank (Assistant/Associate Professor) commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be a licensed physical therapist in North Carolina with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and at least three years of clinical experience. The successful candidate will have experience as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students. Previous experience teaching in DPT didactic or clinical education is preferred.

The Co-DCE serves as a member of our Clinical Education Team with the other Co-DCE and Clinical Education Coordinator to administer the experiential education portion of the DPT Program. Additional responsibilities in teaching, service, and scholarship will be crafted to suit the candidate’s background and the needs of the program.

Department Background:

Our collaborative faculty and staff are focused on providing an education that prepares Campbell DPT students who are prepared to serve any patient, anywhere.  The faculty currently consists of 11 core faculty members supported by an outstanding group of associated faculty members who are experts in their area of practice. This position is intended to integrate within the established team to enhance our student-centered curriculum that utilizes frequent and in-depth experiences with real and simulated patients to strengthen the clinical application of didactic and laboratory learning.

Program students and faculty benefit from state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities on the Campbell University Health Science Campus in Lillington, NC. Our department resides within the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS), whose mission focuses on quality interprofessional training to address current and future healthcare needs. The college houses Departments of Physical Therapy, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutical and Clinical Sciences, Physician Assistant Practice, Nursing, and Public Health. Interprofessional education activities are woven throughout the DPT curriculum with students from other CPHS programs and the School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Clinical Education Team will collaboratively manage the clinical education portion of the DPT curriculum in compliance with all program, college, university, legal, and accreditation requirements

• Prepare and present materials in areas of assigned teaching that meet course objectives

• Assess student competence within courses

• Active membership on assigned committees

• Student advising and mentorship

• Develop and carry out a defined scholarly agenda

• Be active in service (e.g. community, university, and profession)

• Participate in assessment of the program, college, and university, as assigned

• Mentor adjunct faculty assisting in lecture and laboratory experiences

• Participate in patient care and program pro bono clinical services

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times

• Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to Title IX, and Information Security, including but not limited to; HIPAA, FERPA and other state and federal mandates

• Other job-related duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree with an active Physical Therapist License in North Carolina

• At least 3 years of full-time physical therapist practice

• American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties or other professional certification – Preferred

• Experience teaching in DPT Program – Preferred

• Academic Doctoral Degree (e.g. PhD, EdD, DSc, etc.) earned or in-progress – Preferred

• Clinical experience in inpatient acute, rehab, or skilled nursing facilities – Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with all groups through both oral and written channels

• Adaptability, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a changing environment

• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people

• Comprehensive computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology

• This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity, and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University