Dept Number/Name: 0-6140-000 / School of Phys Thrpy&Rehab Sci

College Division: USFHealth-College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Faculty

Job Code/Title: 9002 / Assoc Professor - DPT Program Director - School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable

Position Number: 00052895

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the Taneja College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; and the USF Physician?s Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities. For information regarding the USF Health, please visit our website at http://health.usf.edu/index.html

POSITION SUMMARY:

The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine is accepting applications for the position of DPT Program Director for the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences (SPTRS) within the Morsani College of Medicine.

This is a 12-month, full-time (1.0 FTE) tenured or non-tenured faculty position, at the Associate/Professor level.. This newly created position will report directly to the Director of SPTRS/Associate Dean of the Morsani College of Medicine. This is an exciting opportunity for an education leader to work with a strong mentor, to lead our DPT program into the future, and prepare students that are ready to transform health by enhancing physical and social well-being. The candidate should have outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills and work well with a team. The position will include administration with other assignments (e.g., teaching, research/scholarship, and service) dependent upon the candidate’s qualifications and the program’s needs. Faculty rank and salary are highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

The mission of the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences (SPTRS) is to “Move Lives Forward” through the education of students in an inclusive educational, research, and clinical environment that embraces diversity, innovation, discovery, knowledge, expertise, leadership, collaboration, and partnerships. SPTRS is comprised of expert faculty and staff who support our education, research, and clinical missions. Our faculty include licensed athletic trainers and physical therapists that are educators, researchers, clinicians, and leaders in their respective professions. We are also fortunate to have staff who support admissions, clinical education, finances, operations, student affairs, and much more. Our small, but mighty community makes our school a welcoming and exciting place to learn, grow, and connect.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead an established DPT program that is ranked in the top 50 programs in the U.S. (US News and World Reports). The DPT Program Director is a new position, as the SPTRS continues to grow its educational, research, and clinical missions. The DPT Program Director is a member of the faculty who holds an administrative appointment related to the management and day-to-day operations of the DPT program, including program and curriculum development and classroom instruction. Our CAPTE accredited program has recently implemented a curriculum revision and maintains excellent program outcomes. We also benefit from being part of a multi-disciplinary inter-professional team across the care continuum provided by USF Health and the Morsani College of Medicine.

School Details:

• 146 DPT students, 48 AT students
• 4 AT Program Faculty, 16 DPT Program Faculty with diverse areas of expertise (69% with terminal degrees)
• Research and scholarship accomplishments include:
  • $4.1 million in federal dollars
  • Over 60 scholarly works annually
• 6000 square feet of state-of-the-art Human Functional Performance Lab space
• USF Health Morsani PT Center with 10+ providers (Orthopaedic, Geriatric, Women’s Health, and Sports), 10,000+ encounters annually
• Orthopaedic Residency Program
• 100% NPTE ultimate pass rate
• SPTRS tuition among the lowest in the country for AT and DPT programs.

The position will provide leadership resulting in high educational achievement, NPTE outcomes, as well as collaboration and teamwork amongst physical therapy program faculty. They will join a strong leadership team that includes the School’s Assistant Directors for Athletic Training Professional Program; Clinical Operations; Curriculum and Assessment; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Finance and Operations; Professional Development; and Research.

Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight of the DPT program including curriculum, program assessment, and accreditation
• DPT program faculty leadership, development, and/or mentoring in innovative teaching approaches
• Pursuit of research/scholarship
• Administrative responsibilities within the SPTRS (e.g., management and day-to-day operations of the DPT program)
• Teach in the DPT program

Minimum qualifications:

• Must be a physical therapist who holds a current license to practice as a PT in any United States jurisdiction and is eligible for licensure in Florida
• PhD or equivalent
• Minimum of six (6) years of full-time higher education experience, and a minimum of three (3) years of fulltime experience in a physical therapist education program
• APTA membership
• Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
  • For appointment as Associate Professor: minimum 5 years full-time appointed academic experience at Assistant Professor rank
  • For appointment as Professor: minimum 5 years full-time appointed academic experience at Associate Professor rank
• Understanding of CAPTE accreditation standards and requirements
• Desire to teach in area of expertise

Preferred qualifications:

• Academic administrative experience
• Experience measuring program outcomes
• Experience with recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of faculty
• History of University and/or Association Service
• Strong record of scholarly/research productivity and dissemination with history of scholarship of teaching and learning
• Documented experience and accomplishments in inter-professional research and academic endeavors

The University of South Florida is a large, public 4-year university offering undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral level degrees. The USF System includes three, separately accredited institutions: USF Tampa; USF St. Petersburg; and USF Sarasota-Manatee. Serving more than 50,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.85 billion and is one of 12 universities within the State University System of Florida. USF is one of the nation’s top public research universities and a leading metropolitan research university. Designated as a “Preeminent State Research University,” the Tampa campus is one of the nation’s top public research university campuses and one of only 56 public research university campuses classified by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Doctoral University with “Highest Research Activity” and as a “Community Engaged” institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. USF has been ranked #1 in overall student success; #1 in greatest improvements in 6-year graduation rates among 4-year public universities by the Chronicle of Higher Education (2017). In addition, U.S. News and World Report (USNWR) ranked USF Tampa as a Best College for Veterans (2020).

USF Health is a comprehensive academic health science center comprised of the Morsani College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Public Health,

Taneja College of Pharmacy, School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences (SPTRS), and School of Biomedical Sciences which provide outstanding opportunities for collaboration and research. USF Health is an integral part of the University of South Florida, a high-impact, global research university dedicated to student success. The USF SPTRS academic environment is exceptional, with rigorous academic programs (Professional AT, DPT, and Post-professional Orthopaedic Residency) and state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities/equipment. SPTRS faculty is strongly committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service, which has been recognized through numerous national awards. The School’s clinical faculty provide clinical services at the USF Physical Therapy Center in collaboration with other healthcare specialties. Numerous area hospitals and healthcare practices (including Florida Hospital System, James A. Haley VA Hospital, Lakeland Health, Moffitt Cancer Center, and Tampa General Hospital) offer clinical, educational, and research affiliations.

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• Enjoy ample access to world class beaches, golf, fishing, and water sports
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• Enjoy easy access to the some of the best know theme parks in the nation, including Busch Gardens in Tampa, and the Walt Disney World Resort and the Universal Orlando Resort.
• Enjoy a vibrant culinary scene, with a wide range of dining options for every palette

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USF and USF Health considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does USF or USF Health discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.