Category:: Faculty
Department:: Physical Therapy Division
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Aug 30, 2021
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 01521
Position ID:: 136069

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

Job Description:

The Division of Physical Therapy within the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Binghamton University invites applications for the Director of Clinical Education faculty position in the developing Doctor of Physical Therapy program. This is a full-time, Open Rank, 12-month position with rank and salary commensurate with credentials and experience.

The Assistant Director of Clinical Education (ADCE) works collaboratively with and at the direction of the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) within the Division of Physical Therapy in the Decker School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Binghamton University. The ADCE holds a non-tenure eligible faculty appointment (rank dependent upon experience) and supports the DCE in developing, monitoring, and refining the clinical education curriculum as an integral component of the DPT curriculum. The ADCE has administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the academic program and the University and fulfills all CAPTE mandated expectations of core faculty.

Job Duties:

Collaborate with the DCE to achieve the following:

• Develop, administer, and direct the clinical education and interprofessional components of the DPT curriculum consistent with the mission of the Division of Physical Therapy and the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
• Ensure seamless integration of the clinical education component of the curriculum with the didactic component to ensure attainment of highest quality learning outcomes for our students and graduates.
• Maintain quality clinical learning experiences for students in both integrated clinical experiences and full-time clinical education by developing strong clinical partnerships and continually recruiting new clinical education partners across a variety of patient populations and practice settings.
• Assess students' performance and progression toward outcomes to ensure clinical readiness and for progression through the DPT curriculum.
• Ensure that the clinical education component of the curriculum maintains compliance with CAPTE, federal/state regulations, institutional policy, and practice setting policy.
• Develop and maintain assessment of the outcomes of the clinical education component of the DPT curriculum. This includes but is not limited to the effectiveness and appropriateness of clinical education sites, ensure that individual clinical instructors, and site clinical coordinators of education maintain contemporary expertise and effective teaching practices.

Requirements:

EDUCATION: Minimum of a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) or Academic Doctorate from an appropriately accredited university required.

LICENSE: Licensure or eligibility for licensure in New York (preferred) or any US state or territory (required). CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Ideal candidates have advanced knowledge and skills in a specific clinical content area as demonstrated through possession of or progression toward certifications such as ABPTS or equivalent.

SCHOLARSHIP: Candidates must demonstrate the potential to engage in scholarship/research in a self-selected area while preferred candidates have experience in peer reviewed dissemination of scholarly work.

CLINICAL TEACHING: A minimum of one-year experience as a clinical instructor including the formal assessment of student performance in clinical settings.

Additional Information:

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit applications, including a cover letter, full curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three professional references to Binghamton University Interview Exchange. The Decker School of Nursing is committed to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching and working environment. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled. For questions contact Kristen Mooney at kmooney@binghamton.edu.