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 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching: provides student-centered learning through best practice teaching activities
- Optimizes class/lab/online environment that is conducive to student learning by developing creative, challenging and evidence-based learning opportunities
- Uses learning assessment information to improve teaching and curriculum; participates in quality improvement initiatives to meet program and institutional goals
- Provides current, organized, error free instructional materials
- Maintains all components of the learning environment including online course portal management
- Establishes and implements an approved scholarship plan/faculty development plan as required by accreditation and university standards
- Stays current with clinical practice and evidence that support content area expertise and professional growth
- Disseminates scholarly work consistent with University policies and accreditation expectations
- Serves on programmatic and university committees as assigned
- Actively participates in his/her professional association
- Serves as university liaison in community and/or professional activities
- Uses release time that enhances the program (e.g. - clinical practice, consultation, advanced degree, research, service) as approved by the program director
- Participates in university governance, curriculum planning, and functions to support development and growth of the institution
- Performs course coordinator and lead instructor roles as assigned; works collaboratively with members of the team
- Advises students on academic, professional and/or personal issues while providing referrals when appropriate
- Provides other administrative duties as assigned
- Completes annual self-evaluation of faculty performance and sets goals for the next year in collaboration with the program director; is actively engaged in faculty development opportunities to meet performance goals
- Promotes professionalism by modeling and encouraging such behaviors inside and outside the classroom setting
- Supports and exemplifies the University's core values
- Actively engages in interprofessional collaboration activities
- Upholds and enforces student and faculty handbook policies and University policies/procedures
External Requirements
Competencies:
- Utilizes an engaged, proactive and responsive style in communicating with students and colleagues as well as participation in research and university service
- Demonstrates the ability to encourage critical thinking, helping students see multiple viewpoints, encouraging them along a path of continual improvement, and keeps up to date with developments in teaching and learning
- Responds in a constructive, detailed and timely manner. Provides open-minded and receptive responses to student inquiry
- Sets expectations with students about assignments and evaluates work products against stated expectations. Assesses students' critical thinking skills and writing skills in addition to content mastery
- Utilizes clarity and specificity about how students' scholarly work will be evaluated. Informs students of their academic progress in meeting course expectations by regularly providing grades and feedback. Timely and substantive feedback is present in the gradebook and other appropriate places. Grades assignments consistently using rubrics
- Adheres to the highest ethical standards and scholarly codes in practicing academic freedom. Respects the privacy of students and protecting the intellectual property of others that might be infringed upon through copyright violation or plagiarism
- Instruction and mentoring roles are directed toward preparing students as agents of social change
- Professional activities integrate various forms of scholarship enabling faculty members to create new knowledge through research, interpret knowledge across disciplines, examine teaching models to achieve optimal learning, and work to solve problems within the profession and across society
- Maintains an inter-professional focus, demonstrating respect and collaboration for all members of the healthcare team.
- Considers cultural and ethical aspects of teaching, learning and administrative duties
- Supports a healthy organization by developing trust, mutual respect and honesty during all interactions
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Accountable for actions and outcomes and follows through on commitments
- Working knowledge of educational theory and methodology
- Computer literacy including all features of Microsoft office
Licensing/Certification:
Faculty Members must be appropriately credentialed, possess an earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a country's ministry of education in the discipline being taught, and be licensed or license-eligible in order to teach in specific programs.
Travel
Some travel may be requested
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with distance learning preferred.
- Terminal degree preferred. Post- professional master's degree or clinical doctorate with demonstrated clinical expertise with plans to obtain a terminal degree will be considered
- Prior teaching experience preferred [ could include online ]
- Experience in scholarly activity preferred
- A minimum of 3 years of physical therapy clinical experience in the area of neurology
Job Category
Faculty - Full time
State/Province/Region
FL
Country
United States
Position Type
Faculty/Academics
Employment Type
Regular
Job Type
Full Time
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