Job Description:

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

College Division: USFHealth-College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Faculty

Job Code/Title: Associate/Full Professor

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable

Position Number: 00058751

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 Hybrid DPT Program Director for the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences (SPT&RS) within the Morsani College of Medicine to begin Spring 2025.

This is a 12-month, full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position at the Associate or Professor level, available as either tenured or non-tenured, and will remain open until filled. This newly created role reports directly to the Director of SPTRS/Associate Dean of the Morsani College of Medicine.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educational leader to join a strong team, develop a hybrid expansion program, and prepare students to transform health by enhancing physical and social well-being. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills and excel in team collaboration.

The position involves approximately 20-25% administrative duties, with additional responsibilities (e.g., teaching, research/scholarship, and service) based on the candidate's qualifications and the program's needs. Faculty rank and salary are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The mission of the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences (SPT&RS) 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. SPT&RS is comprised of expert faculty and staff who support our education, research, and clinical missions. Our faculty includes licensed athletic trainers and physical therapists who 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, research, 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 work in an established DPT program that is ranked in the top 35 programs in the US by US News and World Reports. The Hybrid DPT Program Director is a new position created as SPTRS continues to expand its educational, research, and clinical missions. The Hybrid DPT Program Director will be a faculty member with an administrative appointment, responsible for development and management of the Hybrid DPT program, including program and curriculum development and classroom instruction. Our CAPTE accredited program maintains excellent program outcomes. Additionally, SPT&RS benefits from being part of a multi-disciplinary, inter-professional team as part of USF Health and the Morsani College of Medicine.

School Details:

• 152 DPT students, 40 AT students
• 4 AT Program Faculty, 15 DPT Program Faculty with diverse areas of expertise
• Federally funded researchers producing over 60 scholarly works annually
• Dedicated simulation space - Chalsty Rehabilitation Experiential Learning Laboratory
• 6000 square feet of state-of-the-art Human Functional Performance Lab space
• USF Health Morsani PT Center
• Orthopaedic Residency Program

The position will provide leadership to achieve high educational achievement and program outcomes, while fostering collaboration and teamwork among the residential and hybrid physical therapy programs. They will join a strong leadership team that includes the Assistant School Directors (Athletic Training Program Director, Physical Therapy Program Director, Clinic Director, Research, Finances and Human Resources, and Cultural Enrichment and Environment).

Responsibilities:

• Development and oversight of the hybrid DPT program including curriculum, program assessment, and accreditation
• Hybrid DPT program faculty leadership, development, and/or mentoring in innovative teaching approaches
• Pursuit of research/scholarship
• Administrative responsibilities within SPT&RS (e.g., management of the Hybrid DPT program)

Minimum qualifications:

• Must be a physical therapist who holds a current license to practice as a physical therapist 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 a focus on the scholarship of teaching and learning
• Documented experience and accomplishments in inter-professional education and academic endeavors
• Experience with academic accreditation processes
• Experience with administration of hybrid programs
• Experience with teaching in hybrid programs

USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). This membership will provide new funding opportunities for USF research. Additionally, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University. USF is one of the nation's top public research university campuses and one of only 56 public research university campuses classified 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 Health is a comprehensive academic health sciences center comprised of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, College of Nursing, Taneja College of Pharmacy, College of Public Health, as well as the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences and School of Biomedical Sciences, which provides outstanding opportunities for collaboration and research. For information regarding USF Health, please visit our website at: https://health.usf.edu/

The Morsani College of Medicine includes the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (SPT&RS), Physician Assistant Program, and Medical Education and Graduate Education Programs. The school includes the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, an Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, and has recently added the USF entry-level and post-professional master's degree programs in Athletic Training (AT). The DPT professional program enrolls up to 50 students per class each year and is ranked in the top 50 per the US News and World Report. The USF Athletic Training Program was the first graduate professional AT program to be housed in a College of Medicine and currently has one of the largest and most diverse student populations in the country. Faculty, staff, and students within the school are engaged in and committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, serving in university and national level DEI leadership and committee service. The school's research mission generates over $5M in funded extramural research. The school also provides clinical services at the USF Physical Therapy Center in collaboration with other healthcare specialties. Numerous area hospitals and healthcare practices (including Tampa General Hospital, James A. Haley VA Hospital, Lakeland Regional Health, Moffitt Cancer Center, Advent Heath, HCA Healthcare, etc.) offer clinical, educational, and research affiliations.

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 (SPT&RS), 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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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38172

Posting Date: 12/17/2024

Posting End Date: Open until Filled

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