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.
GENERAL SUMMARY
A core faculty member at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) provides engaging clinically-focused learning opportunities for students in the health science professions, through face-to-face, blended, and online delivery methods. The primary responsibility of this position will be to assist in the university's efforts to meet physical therapy workforce demands through the planning, development, and implementation of an innovative hybrid immersion education delivery pathway for our entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Experience in the development / delivery of hybrid physical therapy education would be considered strengths. The faculty member is responsible for academic advising and overseeing final program projects. They provide service to the University through committee, curriculum improvement, and advocacy for the profession. The faculty are scholars, being involved in building and integrating knowledge for advancement of the profession and the University.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of the inaugural core faculty of a hybrid pathway DPT program that mirrors our strong track record of excellence in DPT education. Responsibilities will include assisting the hybrid pathway development team as well as teaching responsibilities within, including distance-based and in-classroom teaching and seminar discussion courses. The individual(s) in this position would collaborate with academic leadership and university resources to ensure the successful development, launch, and execution of the hybrid pathway through conscientious work, cooperation, and innovation. Remote work locations will be considered.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching: provides student-centered learning through best practice teaching activities
Scholarship: actively engages in scholarship to advance knowledge
Service: supports shared governance and promoting one's profession
Administration: supports efficient and consistent practices across all programs
Professionalism: displays the behaviors of a professional academician and follows expected discipline specific Code of Ethics
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Academic Program Director
POSITION IN ORGANIZATION
Reports to: Academic Program Director
Positions Supervised: Contributing Faculty, Lab Assistants when assigned to courses
Hiring ranges (St. Augustine):
- Affiliated/Instructor rank: $54,000 - $90,720
- Assistant Professor rank: $62,100 - $104,280
- Associate Professor rank: $73,200 - $123,000
- Professorrank: $82,700 - $143,880