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

Position: Professor-Associate Professor/Director of the School of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
TITLEAcademic 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 ComponentESSENTIALDUTIES-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…