Faculty, Full-time - Physical Therapy (Flex Program)

About the role

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. A faculty member is responsible for teaching, academic advising, and service involving collaboration across other departments and campuses. They provide service to the University through committees, curriculum improvement, and advocacy for their profession. Faculty members are scholars, being involved in building and integrating knowledge for the advancement of the profession and the University.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Promotes professionalism by modeling and encouraging such behaviors inside and outside the classroom setting
• Supports and exemplifies the University’s core values
• Engages in interprofessional collaboration activities
• Upholds and enforces student and faculty handbook policies and University policies/procedures

Requirements

• Terminal academic degree required
• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience at the college/university level, at the Instructor rank
• A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in the area of course content required
• Experience with distance learning preferred
• Experience in scholarly activity preferred
• Fully licensed or eligible for licensure in the state where the campus is located

Qualifications

• Committed to Mission and Core Values
• Accountable
• Dedicated to Students First
• Academic and Professional Expertise
• Educational Design and Delivery
• Effective Teaching

Skills

• Committed to Mission and Core Values
• Accountable
• Dedicated to Students First
• Academic and Professional Expertise
• Educational Design and Delivery
• Effective Teaching

Benefits

• Generous Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Higher Education Tuition Reduction
• Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Life and Accident (AD&D) Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Pay

Hiring ranges (San Marcos, CA):

• Instructor rank: $68,640 - $99,792
• Assistant Professor rank: $68,310 - $114,708
• Associate Professor rank: $80,520 - $135,300
• Professor rank: $90,970 - $158,268

Schedule

Full-time (core) faculty member