Associate Program Director, DPT Flex Program

The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.

Works in conjunction with the Senior DPT Program Director in the delivery of the DPT flex expansion program including delivery of the curriculum in a manner that meets the program goals, learning outcomes and consistency between the parent and flex expansion programs. Provides administrative leadership for aspects of the academic program operation.

This campus-based position is located at the St. Augustine, FL campus and offers a flexible work arrangement that includes both on-campus and virtual teaching responsibilities to support our DPT Flex program.

• Implement strategies to achieve goals of the program that are consistent with the goals and policies of the University
• Collect, prepare and furnish outcome data and relevant information about the Program as required by the University
• Participate in Program Director Council to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Oversee core and contributing faculty in areas related to the professional program.
• Responsible for overseeing and participating in the training, development, and supervision of core faculty
• Participates and leads the recruitment and hiring of contributing faculty and lab assistants.
• Oversee the local clinical education office responsibilities, policies, and organizational development.
• Interact with local facility manager, other program leadership, and student services to ensure student satisfaction and seamless communication and processes across all university departments.
• Plan and participate in special events for the program.
• Assists senior program director with the development of the local program budget, coordinate local resources needed for classroom/lab activities, faculty scholarship, and student needs.
• Supervise students of the program by dealing with student issues such as complaints, appeals, and misconduct.
• Reduce teaching workload not to exceed .5 FTE workload
• Service and scholarly activities
• Participate in marketing activities and other activities as a representative of the University

May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Position may require driving or travel to other campuses. A valid driver license for state of residence and at least minimum liability insurance required by state and the ability to travel to off-site locations for marketing and community/professional activities.

Responsible for the direction and supervision of faculty, students and staff employees for the program and coordinating with the senior program director for the parent program.

REPORTS TO: Senior Program Director

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Core Faculty, Contributing Faculty, Academic Program Assistant, Student Workers

• Demonstrates excellent communication, time management and organizational skills to faculty, students, outside constituents
• Proven organizational skills required with excellent communication, time management and delegation experience required
• Demonstrated data analysis and student outcomes skills
• Experience with collaboration, facilitation, and team building
• Able to work independently with numerous projects/tasks with little or no supervision, as well as in a team environment and promote collaboration
• Models core values and takes an active role in enforcing University policies
• Demonstrates effective interactions with University support services
• Demonstrates the ability to manage change

• State licensed (or eligible) physical therapist in academic program
• An advanced doctoral degree or terminal doctorate with proven scholarship, service and committee activities
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Prior entry level therapy education teaching experience required; graduate level education administration highly preferred
• Proven organizational skills required with excellent communication, time management and delegation experience required
• Demonstrated data analysis and student outcomes skills
• Experience with collaboration, facilitation, and team building
• Experience teaching in remote or online learning environments, including the effective use of learning management systems, virtual instructional technologies, and student engagement strategies

• Current state practice license or eligible as a physical therapist in assigned academic program

• Committed to Mission and Values
  - Has a clear understanding of institution’s mission and values. Has a passion for facilitating learning and for enabling students to navigate their own learning journey.
• Contribute Knowledge to the Discipline
  - Compelled by the…