Assistant Director of Clinical Education/Clinical Applied Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2023-2024) Job at University of Hartford
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Director of Clinical Education/Clinical Applied Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2023-2024)
Rank
Assistant Professor
Salary Range
82,302 - 96,000
Tenure Information
Clinical/Applied
Job Description
The
College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions at The University of Hartford invites applications for a twelve (12) month Assistant Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy faculty position beginning Summer 2023.
Responsibilities
Applicants will be responsible for teaching courses related to the applicant’s area of expertise and will also be responsible for teaching courses related to clinical education and professionalism. Additional responsibilities will include contributions to program development and assessment, including accreditation standards, and active involvement in Department, College and University committees. Applicants should describe in their letter of intent how their teaching and/or scholarship and professional productivity will advance intercultural competence in all students.
In addition to teaching courses in the applicant’s area of expertise, there will be opportunities to teach in our innovative University Interdisciplinary Studies program.
The ideal candidate for Clinical Assistant Professor will demonstrate professional productivity as evidenced by sustained excellence and innovation in their clinical practice, and service to academic, professional, or Hartford area communities. Candidates will be expected to remain active in clinical or professional practice and contribute to the profession through publications, presentations, or other publicly disseminated work. Clinical-applied faculty are expected to engage in professional productivity such as consulting, as well as to actively participate in departmental and school committees, advise students, and contribute to student recruitment and retention. The initial Clinical/Applied contract is 1-2 years and subsequent longer-term contracts are based on review of performance and the continuing need for the position.
In addition to teaching courses in the applicant’s area of expertise, there will be opportunities to teach in our innovative University Interdisciplinary Studies program.
The ideal candidate for Clinical Assistant Professor will demonstrate professional productivity as evidenced by sustained excellence and innovation in their clinical practice, and service to academic, professional, or Hartford area communities. Candidates will be expected to remain active in clinical or professional practice and contribute to the profession through publications, presentations, or other publicly disseminated work. Clinical-applied faculty are expected to engage in professional productivity such as consulting, as well as to actively participate in departmental and school committees, advise students, and contribute to student recruitment and retention. The initial Clinical/Applied contract is 1-2 years and subsequent longer-term contracts are based on review of performance and the continuing need for the position.
Required Qualifications
Required for the Assistant Director of Clinical Education/Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy position:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, an Academic Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or a doctorate in a related field (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc.). ABD candidates with degree completion before July 1, 2023, are encouraged to apply.
- An active Physical Therapy license or eligibility for licensure in the State of Connecticut
- Minimum of three (3) years as a licensed Physical Therapist
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience with clinical education or supervision of students as an ACCE/DCE, SCCE, or CI
- Applicants not meeting these qualifications will not be considered for hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Clinical expertise in one or more of the following areas: anatomy, pathophysiology, cardiopulmonary, neurology, geriatrics, and/or pediatrics
- Previous teaching experience in higher education settings in physical therapy
- Previous experience teaching or mentoring diverse groups or diverse students
- Use of evidence-based teaching strategies
- Board certifications or advanced certification
Preferred Qualifications
Diversity Statement
The University of Hartford is an open and welcoming community, which values diversity in all its forms. In addition, the University aspires to have its faculty and staff reflect the rich diversity of its student body and the Hartford region. Candidates committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural issues are encouraged to apply. The University of Hartford is committed to anti-racist values and actions; candidates should provide examples of their anti-racist values and actions.
The University of Hartford is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran. Women and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V.
The University of Hartford is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran. Women and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V.
University Information
The University of Hartford offers the personal attention associated with a small college enhanced by the expertise, breadth and intellectual excitement of a university. Students at the University of Hartford find success in a learning environment that both challenges and mentors them. Our academic mission is to engage students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in, and contribute to, a pluralistic, complex world. The full text of our academic mission can be seen at www.hartford.edu. The University of Hartford is located within the greater Hartford area, which is rich in cultural and recreational activities, and is a short drive from metropolitan Boston and New York.
College Information
The College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions (ENHP) offers 30 educational offerings, from undergraduate to doctoral programs and certificates, united by a common goal, to provide inclusive, innovative, and engaging scholarly experiences that shape the next generation of leaders in the service professions. Known for partnership work in urban Hartford, as well as internationally in Peru, Brazil, Mexico, and Kenya, the college emphasizes activities that help “promote the well-being of the communities we serve.” Signature annual events bring students, faculty members, and community partners together to network and showcase scholarly works. ENHP embraces diversity, and its role in preparing students and future professional to address the needs of an increasingly multicultural society.
As part of its commitment to address systemic racism and advance social equity, the University of Hartford is hiring at least 16 faculty members over the next three years in the general area of Health Professions. As we prepare the next generation of health care professionals, we are committed to interprofessional practice and community engagement and want to focus on health promotion, reducing health inequities, and improving health care delivery. Health disparities in the Greater Hartford region are partially caused by factors specific to race and ethnicity, including disparate treatment within health care and the physiological effects of experiencing racism. We hope to hire a group of new faculty who will educate our diverse student body in issues of health inequities related to systemic racism, and to help us partner with local communities of varying race and social class in our endeavors.”
As part of its commitment to address systemic racism and advance social equity, the University of Hartford is hiring at least 16 faculty members over the next three years in the general area of Health Professions. As we prepare the next generation of health care professionals, we are committed to interprofessional practice and community engagement and want to focus on health promotion, reducing health inequities, and improving health care delivery. Health disparities in the Greater Hartford region are partially caused by factors specific to race and ethnicity, including disparate treatment within health care and the physiological effects of experiencing racism. We hope to hire a group of new faculty who will educate our diverse student body in issues of health inequities related to systemic racism, and to help us partner with local communities of varying race and social class in our endeavors.”
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F151P
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
The University of Hartford employs full-time faculty who bring significant skills, experience, knowledge and empathy to recruit, inspire, support and retain our diverse student body now and in the future. At least 34% of our undergraduate students are from minority groups who are U.S. citizens, an increasing number of these students are the first in their families to attend college, and all of our students need to be prepared to thrive in and contribute to a diverse society. Candidates for faculty positions should include in their materials a diversity statement demonstrating that they are conversant with some of the literature on inclusive pedagogy, culturally responsive teaching, and so on, and describing how their teaching practice could meet the needs of the diverse population of students at the University of Hartford, focusing, in particular, on pedagogical approaches that support student success for those who are new to college and/or whose cultural background includes experience with systemic oppression due to race, gender, or other factors. If relevant, candidates should also comment on research, scholarship, or creative activity that will contribute to the diversity, equity and inclusion goals to which the University of Hartford is committed. In addition, since the University is committed to anti-racism, candidates should demonstrate in their diversity statements knowledge of what it means to be anti-racist and, if possible, provide examples of their own anti-racist values and actions. It is recommended that candidates approach this statement thoughtfully and include specific examples to illustrate their experience. A review of applicant diversity statements will precede that of any other application materials.
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