Director of Clinical Education - Augustana University
Company/Organization: Augustana University
Location: Remote
Contact: Shelene Thomas
Email: shelene.thomas@augie.edu
Website: http://www.liu.edu/dpt
Item/Job Title/Service: Director of Clinical Education
Item/Job/Service Description
Title: Director of Clinical Education
The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) position at Augustana University is a faculty role responsible for overseeing all aspects of Clinical Education within the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Preferred candidates should hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) or a terminal academic doctorate in a relevant field, possess an active, unrestricted PT license (or plan to obtain one within the Compact), and demonstrate knowledge of contemporary clinical practice, higher education, and regulatory issues affecting PT education.
The DCE’s primary responsibilities include planning, implementing, and assessing Clinical Education components, developing clinical sites, mentoring students and faculty, and ensuring compliance with CAPTE accreditation standards. This role also requires teaching, service, scholarship, and professional development consistent with the university's faculty expectations. The DCE serves as a liaison between the DPT program and clinical sites, ensuring high-quality clinical learning experiences and fostering ongoing development of clinical instructors.
Additional duties include collaborating with academic faculty, overseeing clinical site evaluations, participating in curriculum design, and supporting faculty and clinical educator development. Candidates are expected to be active in professional organizations and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants can work remotely in specific U.S. states and must submit a cover letter, teaching philosophy, diversity statement, transcripts, CV, employment application, and three letters of reference. Augustana University encourages a diverse applicant pool and emphasizes equal-opportunity employment practices.
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