Contributing Faculty - Physical Therapy

Contributing FacultyThe 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.A contributing 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/or online delivery methods.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMaintains expertise in content areaPromotes student success through optimal student engagementCompletes all course management requirements to meet program deadlinesPrepares and delivers course contentMonitors student progress; gives feedback as appropriateFacilitates student participation in learning activitiesServes as student-to-university liaisonReports student outcomes and uses this information for teaching and learning improvementsAssesses student performance on papers/examinations/projectsCommunicates with program director (and course coordinator if teaching a multi-section course) regarding student difficulties or issues that ariseEnsures consistent content and testing, if a multi-section courseCompletes annual self-evaluation of teaching performance; sets goals for improvementKeeps course content current and as necessary, aligned with course consistency policyRecommends course improvements for upcoming semesterPromotes professionalism by modeling such behaviors inside and outside the classroom setting; promotes interprofessional dialogCollaborates with necessary departments to support a positive team environmentUpholds University core values, policies and proceduresOther duties and responsibilities may be performed as management deems necessary from time to time.Some travel may be required.Reports to: Academic Program DirectorPositions supervised: NoneTechnical, managerial, and people skills required include: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 consideredPrior teaching experience preferred [could include online]Experience in scholarly activity preferredA minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in the area of course content requiredWorking knowledge of educational theory and methodologyFaculty 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.Work environment is primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as necessary.Contributing Faculty are hired for specific assignments which may vary by term. Compensation is a reasonable estimate and will be determined based on course credit hours, student enrollment, and educational degree obtained.Hiring range:Contributing Faculty Per Course: $259.00 - $10,506.00Faculty Lab Instructor Per Hour: $41.60 - $57.00