Lecturer - Director of Clinical Education

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university located in Cheney and Spokane, Washington, with programs offered throughout the state and online with an enrollment of over 12,000 students. Eastern is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington reporting to its own Board of Trustees.

Eastern’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 11,000 residents 16 miles southwest of the state’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the Brand new Catalyst building and on the Riverpoint Campus which is shared with Washington State University. Eastern also offers program throughout the state based on the needs of the community. Eastern offers an array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees and one applied doctorate in physical therapy. EWU offers 135 fields of study, 9 master’s degrees, 12 graduate certificates, 39 graduate programs, 1 educational specialist degree, and 1 applied doctorate to more than 10,000 enrolled students.


Job Summary:
Please note: this recruitment will be closed to further applications as of Midnight Saturday, June 19, 2021.

The College of Health Science and Public Health at Eastern Washington University invites applications for the Director of Clinical Education (Lecturer level position) in the Department of Physical Therapy. This is a full-time Lecturer position with a 9-month appointment and will begin August 16, 2021. The Director of Clinical Education has routinely taught summer courses.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is located at EWU Spokane on the Riverpoint Campus. Our mission is to graduate entry level physical therapists.

The primary role of the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) is to serve as a liaison between the program, students, and clinical education sites. The responsibilities of the DCE are to develop, plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, monitor, and measure the results of the clinical education program in coordination with academic and clinical faculty. In this role, the DCE will advocate for students during clinical internships, communicate effectively with students and clinical instructors, and empower students to achieve their highest level of clinical expertise during clinical internships. The DCE will travel as necessary to meet with students and clinical instructors, and to establish and/or maintain strong working relationships with clinical partners. As a core faculty member, the DCE will participate in scholarship and service activities.


Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree or academic doctorate
• Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Washington
• Proficiency with online databases and Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated interest, ability, and/or experience in promoting cultural competency and/or diversity

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of clinical practice as a Physical Therapist
• Experience in clinical education of physical therapy students (DCE, SCCE, or CI)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization, technological, and leadership skills

Other Skills and Abilities:


Job Duties:
% of Time: 100
Responsibility / Duty:
The primary role of the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) is to serve as a liaison between the program, students, and clinical education sites. The responsibilities of the DCE are to develop, plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, monitor, and measure the results of the clinical education program in coordination with academic and clinical faculty. In this role, the DCE will advocate for students during clinical internships, communicate effectively with students and clinical instructors, and empower students to achieve their highest level of clinical expertise during clinical internships. The DCE will travel as necessary to meet with students and clinical instructors, and to establish and/or maintain strong working relationships with clinical partners. As a core faculty member, the DCE will participate in scholarship and service activities.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes



Conditions of Employment:
In addition to the full-time lecturer position (8/16/2021 - 5/15/2021) there may be opportunities for:

• Early start contract, cover any period of time worked prior to 8/16/2021.
• Summer 2022, term to be determined.
  
  This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
  
  Note: Interviews will be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). While we anticipate being open for in-person instruction for academic year 2021-22, should Washington State or university pandemic restrictions disallow for in-person instruction, then courses will be taught via online platforms, including Zoom and other technologies. Candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using these technologies.

Salary Information: The expected salary upon hire is $64,409.


Posting Date: 04/26/2021
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 6/19/2021
Screening to Begin: 05/11/2021

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/6959

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.






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