Professor-Associate Professor​/Director School of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy

Position: Professor-Associate Professor/Director of the School of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
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Academic Component Administrator

Academic Component Administrators (Department Chairs, School Directors/Associate Directors, Associate/Assistant Deans in the College of Nursing, and Program Directors with responsibility for budget and personnel) hold multi-dimensional positions which include responsibilities for leadership and administration within their disciplines, while also representing their disciplines to the University community and to external constituencies. The Academic Component Administrator (ACA) is a faculty member with a reassignment of duties to carry out the administrative role.

She/he serves as leader, scholar, manager, mentor, role model and faculty colleague, in addition to assisting the Academic Component (AC), College, and University in developing strategies for improving student and faculty success, instructional delivery, scholarly and creative achievement, departmental/school credibility, and curricular effectiveness. ACAs serve in a dual administrative/faculty capacity, representing both the faculty and administration in all academic matters and in an environment of shared governance.

ACAs are initially appointed to six-year terms, with the opportunity for term renewals. All ACAs serve in this role at the discretion of the Provost. Performance evaluation is conducted through the faculty performance review system in accordance with University Regulations and Procedures, including input from annual evaluations by faculty.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:

Appropriate College Dean (

Note:

School Associate Directors report to a School Director);
Program Directors may report to a Chair.

Supervises:
Faculty and assigned staff within the Academic Component

ESSENTIAL DUTIES-May include, but not limited to the following:

Visionary Leadership Responsibilities

* Directs short-term and long-term planning in accordance with a vision within the Academic Component that supports the goals of the unit and the broader goals and strategic plans of the College and the University.

* Remains up to date with trends in higher education and the discipline in order to provide context for leadership.

* Inspires and encourages innovation.

* Promotes the academic quality of the department and discipline.

* Fosters a collegial and positive team environment within the Academic Component for addressing disciplinary and institutional issues, including exemplifying standards for civility and respect among colleagues, students, and university offices and, formally and informally, helping to mediate conflicts among Academic Component personnel.

Administrative Responsibilities

* Manages faculty matters, including recruitment/hiring, faculty supervision, performance review, development, tenure and promotion recommendations, mentoring, and leaves of absence.

* Assigns faculty workload (e.g., teaching, committee, and advising assignments) in accordance with Faculty Workload policy in order to provide reasonable student access to courses and to ensure that faculty are fully engaged in the AC and faculty responsibilities, thus promoting excellence in teaching, research, and service.

* Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

* Manages all staff matters, including hiring, supervision, evaluation, development, leaves, and workload.

* Hires and manages adjunct faculty and GTAs.

* Manages academic budget(s) to ensure sound fiscal oversight including development of financial priorities, allocation of funds, approval of expenditures, budget development, and maintenance of records in accordance with University policy and expectations.

* Oversees AC facilities and space, including space assignments, facility planning and development, equipment maintenance, and maintenance of specialized facilities (labs, clinics, technical equipment, instruments).

* Schedules, organizes, and oversees AC faculty meetings.

* Contributes to a culture of safety for students, faculty, and staff including emergency preparedness and compliance with applicable federal law (e.g., Title VII, Title IX, ADA) and TWU policies.

* For those departments/programs that offer courses in which students are exposed to potential risks (e.g., clinics and laboratories) promotes the safety of students, faculty, and staff through safety training and the promotion of safe practices.

* Ensures compliance with all SACS requirements.

Program/Curricular Responsibilities

* Attends to curricular matters, including program development and revision, curricular delivery (course offerings, course rotation, and teaching assignments), adjunct and GTA training and oversight, catalog copy, websites, and disciplinary policies.

* Manages assessment and program review processes in the AC.

* Prepares class schedules to meet student needs and ensure appropriate allocation of faculty and facility…