Professor - Physical Therapy jobs in Pine Bluff, AR

Description

Southeast Arkansas College plans to launch a Physical Therapy Assisting program and is seeking a physical therapist to serve as the inaugural program director and professor. The Director will be chiefly responsible for developing the program curriculum and working with the Dean to ensure a successful launch of the program.

The Professor and Director of Physical Therapy Assistant Program is responsible for daily operations of the program. These duties include but are not limited to: Instruction, advising students, overseeing maintenance of program accreditation standards, and serving as liaison for faculty and the Dean. Directors are involved in some level of monitoring and contributing to the evaluation of assigned faculty. The Director will also fulfill instructor responsibilities assigned for faculty when engaged in assigned courses. Directors are assigned a reduced instructional workload to allow time for duties specifically assigned to the Director role and performs other duties as assigned.

Functions: 

• Demonstrate commitment to the mission of Southeast Arkansas College and contribute to the overall achievement of the College’s mission and goals through effective instruction and classroom management; sponsoring and participating in student organizations and activities; and actively engaging in the College’s retention and student success initiatives.
• Oversees program accreditation/approval processes. 
• Helps recruit, mentor, and evaluate program faculty. 
• Maintains appropriate professional and community contacts. This may include serving on various advisory boards, and local, state, or national committees to promote the SEARK’s mission and the image of the Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• Plan and prepare materials for assigned courses and labs.
• Select or develop instructional materials appropriate for the level of the assigned courses.
• Develop evaluation methods that align with course and program learning outcomes.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the discipline and adopt instructional techniques that encourage active learning and are appropriate to the course.
• Create and maintain a learning environment of appropriate rapport and mutual respect.
• Respond to student questions or requests, including those submitted through email or through the learning management system, in a timely manner (typically within one business day).
• Record, maintain, and report data to support the College’s process for assessing student learning outcomes.
• Establish clear expectations for learning and student achievement, including clear communication about assignments, assessments, and other required educational activities.
• Maintain current and accurate records of student progress and record official grades in the Learning Management System.
• Maintain and submit accurate attendance information for census verification at the beginning of each semester or term.
• Engage in academic advising and provide guidance to students for academic planning purposes.
• Refer students to other offices, departments, or institutional resources to provide services and assistance to students as appropriate.
• Actively engage in the College community to support the College’s initiatives, programs, and services.
• Pursue professional development applicable to the teaching assignment.
• Provide input into budgeting and decision-making processes as appropriate.
• Stay current on recent developments in the field of expertise, instructional practices, and the use of technology to enhance learning.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques appropriate to the discipline and integrate instructional technology when appropriate to enhance student learning.
• Provide students with prompt written and oral feedback to support and encourage student success.
• Engage in self-assessment of teaching practices and professional development needs.
• Proactively reach out to students who show signs of struggling in class or demonstrate behaviors that indicate they are at risk of not completing a course. Submit early alerts based on observations of and interactions with students identified as at-risk for noncompletion.
• Keep all classes and office hours for the required amount of time set forth by the College.
• Develop structured activities, assignments, and timelines while demonstrating flexibility for students in exceptional circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
• Attend professional development sessions and meetings as required.
• Treat students, faculty, and staff with respect and contribute to an inclusive campus environment that encourages individual excellence and well-being.
• Perform other duties as assigned to promote student success and the success of the College in achieving its mission and goals.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of the teaching field, a commitment to high academic standards, and a dedication to student success.
• Understand and implement instructional techniques that can promote student engagement and student success.
• Demonstrate competence in the field of student necessary to develop, revise, implement, and assess the curriculum to ensure that students are acquiring current knowledge.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with instructional technology applicable to the field.
• Familiarity with college resources available to provide instruction and services or assistance to students.
• Ability to guide students with respect to academic plans and to assist them with the selection of appropriate courses.
• Ability to use placement policies and interpret placement scores when advising students.
• Proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student, faculty, and staff population.
• The Program Director is responsible for maintaining key program metrics that are easily accessible for the public including: pass rates for national exams, retention rates, graduation rates, placement, and student demographic information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Credentials: Hold a minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Hold an active, unencumbered PT license in any United States jurisdiction and is credentialed to practice in the State of Arkansas.
• A minimum of five years (or equivalent), full-time, post-licensure experience that includes a minimum of three years (or equivalent) of full-time clinical experience within any United States jurisdiction.
• Experience in classroom, lab, or clinical teaching experience.
• Experience in administration, management, and leadership. Experiences derived from the clinic are acceptable.
• Professional development or education in all of the following: educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years’ teaching experience at the college level.
• Experience using a learning management system.

Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the above, formal classroom teaching experience and a Master's degree are preferred. Recent teaching experience at a accredited program physical therapy assistant program is preferred.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a 12-month full-time contract.

Benefits: Southeast Arkansas College provides options for health insurance, dental and vision insurance, and offers a choice of retirement plan options with employer contributions ranging from 10% to 14% depending upon the plan selected. The College also provides a tuition waiver for the employee and dependents.

Required Applicant Documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. College Transcripts (Please note:  Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment.)
4. Certifications, licensures and other credentials (Please note:  Official copies will be required upon offer of employment.)