Director of Clinical Education-School of Physical Therapy (non-tenure, open rank) - FOR PNWU EMPLOYEES ONLY
Apply NowCompany: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Location: Yakima, WA 98902
Description:
Recruitment Period: 04/16/2025 - Until Filled
Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Salary Information:
Assistant Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$91,700-Annual Maximum Salary-$154,000
Associate Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$105,400-Annual Maximum Salary-$177,100 Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$121,300-Annual Maximum Salary-$203,700 Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.
The University has five health profession programs, including Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Arts in Medical Science, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, and Doctor of Dental Medicine, with one mission: to educate and train healthcare professionals emphasizing service among rural and medically underserved communities throughout the Northwest. The campus continues to expand supporting all of the new programs. It is truly an excellent time to work for PNWU! The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.
PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/ .
General Summary:
The Director of Clinical Education develops, monitors, and refines the clinical education component of the curriculum including the Integrated Clinical Experiences (ICEs) and Full Time Clinical Experiences (FTCEs). The DCE manages student placement and success in all FTCEs. In addition, the DCE's primary responsibilities are to plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and monitor activities on behalf of the academic program and in coordination with the program's Clinical Partners (contracted clinical facilities, clinical educators). The DCE selects and evaluates clinical education sites and facilitates ongoing development of clinical education sites and clinical faculty.
The DCE has administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the School of Physical Therapy. This individual demonstrates competence in clinical education, teaching, scholarship, and curriculum development. The DCE is effective in developing, conducting, and coordinating the clinical education program.
The DCE is a core faculty member with reassigned time for an Administrative role, in addition to their regular faculty role. To meet the expectations in the role of DCE, they receive 40% reassigned time from their normal teaching load. Therefore, they have standard professional responsibilities in the areas of teaching (reduced load), service, and scholarship. These include, but are not confined to:
Essential Job Functions:
Scholarship of Teaching
Developing course materials in specialized area of expertise including writing course syllabi and developing appropriate instructional methods
Teaching DPT courses assigned in content area of expertise and meeting program standards for student and peer evaluations
Developing and administering student assessments including exams, quizzes, and assignments, as appropriate
Enhancing expertise in teaching content areas through continuing education, contemporary physical therapy practice, and using current literature in teaching content
Participating in ongoing curriculum and program assessment
Meeting all classes as scheduled; reporting final grades at the designated time; having an appropriate number of office hours
Maintaining licensure and certification as appropriate
University and Community Service/Clinical Practice
Advising students
Assisting in the recruitment and admissions of students
Attending department events including student orientation and commencement exercises
Performing committee assignments at the school and university level
Performing community service
May be required to maintain clinical practice as appropriate
Professional Growth, Scholarly, and Creative Activities
Engaging in scholarly activity and maintaining an active research agenda
Supervise and mentor student research
Maintaining professional development in the area of research
Administrative Responsibilities
Assist Dean with CAPTE compliance and Annual Accreditation Report (AAR) relative to the program's preparation and implementation of the clinical education curriculum, experiences, and activities, on and off campus
Create relationships with external stakeholders to secure adequate clinical sites and clinical instructors (CIs) via contractual agreements; select clinical learning environments that demonstrate characteristics of sound patient/client management, ethical and professional behavior, and currency with physical therapy practice
Develop and oversee policies and procedures related to clinical education; maintains Clinical Education Handbook; provides consistency with related sections of the Faculty and Student Handbooks; educate students (clinical seminar classes), clinical instructor and academic faculty about clinical education requirements and standards to ensure compliance
Prepare and provide appropriate full-time clinical site slots and timely clinical placement procedures, necessary student immunization requirements, related site-specific clinical requirements, and clinical database information
Foster communication and development of CIs at clinical sites and provide support and guidance to ensure student learning and progression
Monitor, evaluate, and refine the DPT curriculum in collaboration with other DPT core faculty; participate in Curriculum and Outcomes Committees; plan and oversee Clinical Focus Groups; collect and evaluate Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) reports and post-clinical student and CI surveys
Work closely with PNWU's Simulation Center Coordinator and Interprofessional Education faculty to develop integrated clinical experiences according to the education standards of practice for physical therapy
Evaluate student performance, in cooperation with other faculty, to determine their ability to integrate didactic and clinical learning experiences and to progress within the curriculum; facilitate quality learning experiences for students during clinical education
Maintain active membership of the Northwest Clinical Education Consortium and participate each year in the Education Leadership Conference
In addition,
Understands accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adheres to policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards
Conducts self appropriately and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of PNWU
Other duties as assigned (perform and report on any other reassigned duties for the program)
The DCE is responsible for coordinating and managing the efforts of the academic program and clinical education sites in the education and preparation of PT students through:
1) Communication between PNWU and affiliated clinical education sites
2) Clinical education program planning, implementation, and assessment
3) Clinical site development
4) Clinical faculty development
Requirements
Education:
Required: Earned doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Licensed physical therapist who is licensed or eligible for licensure in Washington State with a minimum of 3 years of clinical practice
Preferred: A terminal doctoral degree (post-professional doctorate, or DPT) with evidence of other professional qualifications (eg ABPTS or other specialty certification, or additional degree) or Academic doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, DSc); ABD candidates may be considered
Experience:
Required: A minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical education (SCCE, CI, DCE, CEC or ACEC) OR a minimum of 1 year of clinical education experience with an additional 2 years of teaching
Preferred:
Prior experience as a Director of Clinical Education
Prior teaching experience in an academic program and/or administrative experience in clinical practice
Completion or commitment to completion of the APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program
Record of service to the profession and/or community
Demonstrated ability to use new technologies
Record of scholarship or prior research experience
Prior experience in working with rural and underserved populations
Prior experience in interprofessional education and simulation
Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Strong organization, interpersonal, and planning skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances; ability to problem solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans; ability to manage projects and people and prioritize and self-direct workflow; and ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases
To ensure full consideration submit:
A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position
Detailed curriculum vitae
Contact information for three professional references
The job announcement above is not the full job description but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.
PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.
Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE) :
For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.
PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.
Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Salary Information:
Assistant Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$91,700-Annual Maximum Salary-$154,000
Associate Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$105,400-Annual Maximum Salary-$177,100 Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$121,300-Annual Maximum Salary-$203,700 Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.
The University has five health profession programs, including Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Arts in Medical Science, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, and Doctor of Dental Medicine, with one mission: to educate and train healthcare professionals emphasizing service among rural and medically underserved communities throughout the Northwest. The campus continues to expand supporting all of the new programs. It is truly an excellent time to work for PNWU! The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.
PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/ .
General Summary:
The Director of Clinical Education develops, monitors, and refines the clinical education component of the curriculum including the Integrated Clinical Experiences (ICEs) and Full Time Clinical Experiences (FTCEs). The DCE manages student placement and success in all FTCEs. In addition, the DCE's primary responsibilities are to plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and monitor activities on behalf of the academic program and in coordination with the program's Clinical Partners (contracted clinical facilities, clinical educators). The DCE selects and evaluates clinical education sites and facilitates ongoing development of clinical education sites and clinical faculty.
The DCE has administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the School of Physical Therapy. This individual demonstrates competence in clinical education, teaching, scholarship, and curriculum development. The DCE is effective in developing, conducting, and coordinating the clinical education program.
The DCE is a core faculty member with reassigned time for an Administrative role, in addition to their regular faculty role. To meet the expectations in the role of DCE, they receive 40% reassigned time from their normal teaching load. Therefore, they have standard professional responsibilities in the areas of teaching (reduced load), service, and scholarship. These include, but are not confined to:
Essential Job Functions:
Scholarship of Teaching
Developing course materials in specialized area of expertise including writing course syllabi and developing appropriate instructional methods
Teaching DPT courses assigned in content area of expertise and meeting program standards for student and peer evaluations
Developing and administering student assessments including exams, quizzes, and assignments, as appropriate
Enhancing expertise in teaching content areas through continuing education, contemporary physical therapy practice, and using current literature in teaching content
Participating in ongoing curriculum and program assessment
Meeting all classes as scheduled; reporting final grades at the designated time; having an appropriate number of office hours
Maintaining licensure and certification as appropriate
University and Community Service/Clinical Practice
Advising students
Assisting in the recruitment and admissions of students
Attending department events including student orientation and commencement exercises
Performing committee assignments at the school and university level
Performing community service
May be required to maintain clinical practice as appropriate
Professional Growth, Scholarly, and Creative Activities
Engaging in scholarly activity and maintaining an active research agenda
Supervise and mentor student research
Maintaining professional development in the area of research
Administrative Responsibilities
Assist Dean with CAPTE compliance and Annual Accreditation Report (AAR) relative to the program's preparation and implementation of the clinical education curriculum, experiences, and activities, on and off campus
Create relationships with external stakeholders to secure adequate clinical sites and clinical instructors (CIs) via contractual agreements; select clinical learning environments that demonstrate characteristics of sound patient/client management, ethical and professional behavior, and currency with physical therapy practice
Develop and oversee policies and procedures related to clinical education; maintains Clinical Education Handbook; provides consistency with related sections of the Faculty and Student Handbooks; educate students (clinical seminar classes), clinical instructor and academic faculty about clinical education requirements and standards to ensure compliance
Prepare and provide appropriate full-time clinical site slots and timely clinical placement procedures, necessary student immunization requirements, related site-specific clinical requirements, and clinical database information
Foster communication and development of CIs at clinical sites and provide support and guidance to ensure student learning and progression
Monitor, evaluate, and refine the DPT curriculum in collaboration with other DPT core faculty; participate in Curriculum and Outcomes Committees; plan and oversee Clinical Focus Groups; collect and evaluate Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) reports and post-clinical student and CI surveys
Work closely with PNWU's Simulation Center Coordinator and Interprofessional Education faculty to develop integrated clinical experiences according to the education standards of practice for physical therapy
Evaluate student performance, in cooperation with other faculty, to determine their ability to integrate didactic and clinical learning experiences and to progress within the curriculum; facilitate quality learning experiences for students during clinical education
Maintain active membership of the Northwest Clinical Education Consortium and participate each year in the Education Leadership Conference
In addition,
Understands accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adheres to policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards
Conducts self appropriately and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of PNWU
Other duties as assigned (perform and report on any other reassigned duties for the program)
The DCE is responsible for coordinating and managing the efforts of the academic program and clinical education sites in the education and preparation of PT students through:
1) Communication between PNWU and affiliated clinical education sites
2) Clinical education program planning, implementation, and assessment
3) Clinical site development
4) Clinical faculty development
Requirements
Education:
Required: Earned doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Licensed physical therapist who is licensed or eligible for licensure in Washington State with a minimum of 3 years of clinical practice
Preferred: A terminal doctoral degree (post-professional doctorate, or DPT) with evidence of other professional qualifications (eg ABPTS or other specialty certification, or additional degree) or Academic doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, DSc); ABD candidates may be considered
Experience:
Required: A minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical education (SCCE, CI, DCE, CEC or ACEC) OR a minimum of 1 year of clinical education experience with an additional 2 years of teaching
Preferred:
Prior experience as a Director of Clinical Education
Prior teaching experience in an academic program and/or administrative experience in clinical practice
Completion or commitment to completion of the APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program
Record of service to the profession and/or community
Demonstrated ability to use new technologies
Record of scholarship or prior research experience
Prior experience in working with rural and underserved populations
Prior experience in interprofessional education and simulation
Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Strong organization, interpersonal, and planning skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances; ability to problem solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans; ability to manage projects and people and prioritize and self-direct workflow; and ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases
To ensure full consideration submit:
A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position
Detailed curriculum vitae
Contact information for three professional references
The job announcement above is not the full job description but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.
PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.
Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE) :
- Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403b with Roth Option
- Paid Holidays
For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.
PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.