University of Saint Augustine
Faculty, Full-time - Physical Therapy Hybrid Immersion (Hybrid)
University of Saint Augustine, St. Augustine, Florida, United States,
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 primary responsibility of this position will be to assist in the university's efforts to meet physical therapy workforce demands through the planning, development, and implementation of an innovative hybrid immersion education delivery pathway for our entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Experience in the development / delivery of hybrid physical therapy education would be considered strengths. 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.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of the inaugural core faculty of a hybrid pathway DPT program that mirrors our strong track record of excellence in DPT education. Responsibilities will include assisting the hybrid pathway development team as well as teaching responsibilities within, including distance-based and in-classroom teaching and seminar discussion courses. The individual(s) in this position would collaborate with academic leadership and university resources to ensure the successful development, launch, and execution of the hybrid pathway through conscientious work, cooperation, and innovation. Remote work locations will be considered.
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 opportunitiesUses learning assessment information to improve teaching and curriculum; participates in quality improvement initiatives to meet program and institutional goalsProvides current, organized, error free instructional materialsMaintains all components of the learning environment including online course portal managementScholarship:
actively engages in scholarship to advance knowledge
Establishes and implements an approved scholarship plan/faculty development plan as required by accreditation and university standardsStays current with clinical practice and evidence that support content area expertise and professional growthDisseminates scholarly work consistent with University policies and accreditation expectationsService:
supports shared governance and promoting one's profession
Serves on programmatic and university committees as assignedActively participates in his/her professional associationServes as university liaison in community and/or professional activitiesParticipates in university governance, curriculum planning, and functions to support development and growth of the institutionAdministration:
supports efficient and consistent practices across all programs
Performs course coordinator and lead instructor roles as assigned; works collaboratively with members of the teamAdvises students on academic, professional and/or personal issues while providing referrals when appropriateProvides other administrative duties as assignedCompletes 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 goalsProfessionalism:
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 settingSupports and exemplifies the University's core valuesActively engages in interprofessional collaboration activitiesUpholds and enforces student and faculty handbook policies and University policies/proceduresOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Academic Program Director
POSITION IN ORGANIZATION
Reports to: Academic Program Director
Positions Supervised: Contributing Faculty, Lab Assistants when assigned to courses
Hiring ranges (St. Augustine):
Affiliated/Instructor rank: $54,000 - $90,720Assistant Professor rank: $62,100 - $104,280Associate Professor rank: $73,200 - $123,000Professor rank: $82,700 - $143,880
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 primary responsibility of this position will be to assist in the university's efforts to meet physical therapy workforce demands through the planning, development, and implementation of an innovative hybrid immersion education delivery pathway for our entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Experience in the development / delivery of hybrid physical therapy education would be considered strengths. 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.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of the inaugural core faculty of a hybrid pathway DPT program that mirrors our strong track record of excellence in DPT education. Responsibilities will include assisting the hybrid pathway development team as well as teaching responsibilities within, including distance-based and in-classroom teaching and seminar discussion courses. The individual(s) in this position would collaborate with academic leadership and university resources to ensure the successful development, launch, and execution of the hybrid pathway through conscientious work, cooperation, and innovation. Remote work locations will be considered.
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 opportunitiesUses learning assessment information to improve teaching and curriculum; participates in quality improvement initiatives to meet program and institutional goalsProvides current, organized, error free instructional materialsMaintains all components of the learning environment including online course portal managementScholarship:
actively engages in scholarship to advance knowledge
Establishes and implements an approved scholarship plan/faculty development plan as required by accreditation and university standardsStays current with clinical practice and evidence that support content area expertise and professional growthDisseminates scholarly work consistent with University policies and accreditation expectationsService:
supports shared governance and promoting one's profession
Serves on programmatic and university committees as assignedActively participates in his/her professional associationServes as university liaison in community and/or professional activitiesParticipates in university governance, curriculum planning, and functions to support development and growth of the institutionAdministration:
supports efficient and consistent practices across all programs
Performs course coordinator and lead instructor roles as assigned; works collaboratively with members of the teamAdvises students on academic, professional and/or personal issues while providing referrals when appropriateProvides other administrative duties as assignedCompletes 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 goalsProfessionalism:
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 settingSupports and exemplifies the University's core valuesActively engages in interprofessional collaboration activitiesUpholds and enforces student and faculty handbook policies and University policies/proceduresOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Academic Program Director
POSITION IN ORGANIZATION
Reports to: Academic Program Director
Positions Supervised: Contributing Faculty, Lab Assistants when assigned to courses
Hiring ranges (St. Augustine):
Affiliated/Instructor rank: $54,000 - $90,720Assistant Professor rank: $62,100 - $104,280Associate Professor rank: $73,200 - $123,000Professor rank: $82,700 - $143,880