Assistant Professor & Director of Clinical Education, DPT (NV)

Assistant Professor & Director of Clinical Education, DPT (NV)

Salary

$95,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually

Location

Off-Campus

Job Type

Faculty - Regular Full Time

Job Number

02767

Department

Doctorate of Physical Therapy (NV)

Opening Date

09/04/2026

Closing Date

11/4/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

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Description

Job Summary:

Hawai`i Pacific University, Graduate College of Health Sciences is seeking candidates for a fulltime Director of Clinical Education (DCE), in a 12-month non-tenured faculty appointment at the level of Assistant Professor for its developing hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in Las Vegas, Nevada. This accelerated two-year DPT program is a blend of online and on-campus activities which allows the faculty member to live remote to the HPU Las Vegas campus. However, DPT faculty members must be able to travel and stay in Las Vegas for designated time periods each academic term.

The Director of Clinical Education holds primary responsibility for the development, coordination, and execution of all clinical placements for students enrolled in the HPU Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the Las Vegas campus. This role is essential to the program's operation and accreditation compliance.

Successful candidates should possess excellent communication skills and strong computer skills to meet the needs of our online didactic instructional format. We desire a team-oriented colleague who is willing and able to collaborate and share instructional methods and student-learning activities. We are eager to identify candidates who show a genuine appreciation of contemporary evidence-based teaching, integration of technology within the classroom, and building a student-centered community within the online classroom.

The Director of Clinical Education will be expected to develop, enhance, and refine the clinical education component of the HPU DPT Las Vegas location. This faculty member should have knowledge of quality learning experience for students during clinical education and the ability to educate students, clinical and academic faulty about the clinical education student journey. This administrative role with the program has a critical responsibility to select clinical learning environments that demonstrate characteristics of sound patient/client management, ethical and professional behavior, and currency with physical therapy practice. The DCE will collaborate with the clinical education team at the HPU DPT Honolulu location to maximize resources for the admissions process. The DCE has the primary oversite and provides documented records and assessment of the clinical education component at the DPT Las Vegas location (including the clinical education sites and clinical educators).

While the DCE collaborates with the clinical education team at the HPU DPT Honolulu location to maximize shared resources and best practices, the DCE retains full responsibility for oversight, placement, assessment, and documentation of clinical education for the Las Vegas campus.

This is a full-time, 12-month (36-credit) exempt faculty position with up to 18 credits of teaching over the calendar year with instructional terms in spring, summer, and fall. The successful candidate will understand higher education and have knowledge of legislative, regulator, legal and practice issues affecting didactic and clinical education, students, and the profession of physical therapy. In addition to administrative, instructional, and scholarly activity, they will participate in commencement, convocations and other university-wide events, and department and collegiate meetings in the week before the start of academic terms. Faculty presence and engagement is expected during academic terms that faculty have teaching responsibilities. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (or tDPT) from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 2 years in clinical education (e.g. DCE, SCCE, CI).
• Understanding of higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in physical therapy clinical education
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Nevada or the state of residence.
• Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.

Desired Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (PhD, EdD, DSc)in physical therapy or related field.
• Experience as DCE or SCCE
• Completion of the APTA Credentialed Instructor Program Level 1 and Level 2
• Specialist Certification
• Demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Other Qualifications:

• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable transportation to facilitate travel to HPU worksites, clinical sites, and other locations as required by the position. This includes access to an airport with regular flights to Las Vegas, a valid driver's license, and a personal or rental vehicle that is legally registered and insured.
• Must meet Hawai?i Pacific University qualifications and requirements for appointment at the applicable faculty rank.
• Able to teach classes scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends.
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions: Note: Percentages are estimates.

The DCE holds a faculty (academic or clinical) appointment and has administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the academic program. The DCE role requires continuity across academic terms due to overlapping clinical placement cycles, site negotiations, student readiness monitoring, and accreditation documentation. The role cannot be vacated or substantially reduced without appropriate coverage in place.

This individual demonstrates competence in clinical education, teaching, and curriculum development. In addition, the DCE primary responsibilities are to plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and monitor activities on behalf of the academic program and in coordination with academic and clinical faculty. These activities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Administrative Responsibilities (50%)

• Communicate between Hawai'i Pacific University, the DPT Program, and Affiliated Clinical Education Sites

• Communicate news and current information among all concerned stakeholders to maintain current knowledge of the educational program, the clinical education site, and health care changes affecting clinical practice and education.

• Provide ongoing communication with clinical educators at each clinical education site to include:

• Philosophy of the academic program.

• Academic program curriculum and specific syllabus and learning objectives for each clinical experience and behavioral expectations that may not be addressed by learning objectives.

• Policy and procedures of the academic program pertaining to clinical education.

• Current materials required for accreditation.

• Clinical education contractual agreement negotiated and maintained between the academic program and each clinical education site.

• Dissemination of appropriate student and related information (e.g., health insurance, liability/malpractice insurance, state/federal laws and regulations such as ADA);

• Collection of information about clinical education sites for use by students in their selection of or assignment to clinical education sites.

• Provision of dates for each clinical education experience.

• Academic program requests from clinical education sites regarding the number and type of available student clinical placements.

• Coordinating student assignments (consideration might be given to items such as patient variety, health care settings and size, types of learning experiences, clinical site and student expectations, strengths/limitations of clinical experiences);

• Clinical faculty development opportunities including educational seminars and faculty availability as a resource in their areas of expertise.

• Maintenance and distribution of a clinical education manual.

• Communicate and oversee communication with CCCEs, clinical faculty, and students to monitor progress and assess student performance. Provide guidance and support as required to problem solve and discuss pertinent issues with student(s), clinical faculty, and/or CCCEs.

• Place, supervise, and communicate with students while on clinical experiences. Responsibilities associated with these roles include, but are not limited to:

• Informing students of clinical education policies and procedures.

• Supplying relevant clinical education site information to facilitate students selection of or assignment to clinical education sites (e.g., learning experiences, clinical site prerequisites, housing availability);

• Providing a process for students to assess their performance and satisfaction.

• Preparing clinical rotation assignment schedules and coordinating information dissemination to clinical education sites.

• Assisting with educational planning, behavior/performance modification, remedial education, referral to student support agencies (financial aid counseling as required).

• Arranging for periodic and or impromptu visits/communication to students, clinical education sites and clinical faculty as needed to problem solve, support, and discuss pertinent issues with student(s), clinical faculty, and/or CCCEs.

• Evaluate each clinical education site through student feedback, on-site visits, and ongoing communications and routinely shares this information with academic and clinical faculties. Provide feedback to clinical educators concerning their effectiveness in delivering clinical learning experiences based on student feedback and through direct observations.

• Clinical Education Program Planning, Implementation, and Assessment

• Perform academic responsibilities consistent with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), and with institutional policy.

• Coordinate and teach clinical education courses and other related course content based on areas of content and clinical expertise.

• Direct effort and attention to teaching and learning processes used throughout the curriculum (e.g., management and education theory, adult learning).

• Monitor and document the academic performance of students to ensure that they successfully achieve the criteria for completing clinical learning experiences.

• Provide direct input into curriculum design, review, and revision processes by:

• Collecting and organizing pertinent information from clinical education sites and students and disseminating this information to faculty during curricular review processes in a timely manner.

• Preparing reports and/or engaging in discussions with faculty on student progress in clinical education.

• Keeping faculty informed about the clinical education program, pertinent policies and procedures, and changes influenced by accreditation.

• Monitor the changing health care delivery system and advise the Program Chair and faculty of changing trends and potential impact on clinical education instruction, curriculum design, and resource requirements.

• Participate in regional, state, and/or national clinical education forums, clinical education related activities, and programs designed to foster clinical education (e.g., Clinical Education Consortia, Clinical Education Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Section for Education, Chapter Clinical Education SIGs, and APTA Education Division activities).

• Administer a system for the academic programs clinical education records which include:

• Current database of clinical education site.

• Current information on clinical education site and clinical faculty.

• Status of negotiated clinical education agreement between the academic program and clinical education site.

• Utilization of clinical education sites.

• Reports on the performance of students in clinical education, and

• Reports on clinical site/faculty performance in clinical education.

• Act as an intermediary among the appropriate parties to:

• Facilitate the acquisition of clinical education agreements.

• Administer policies and procedures for immunization, preventive health care practices, and for management of student injury while at clinical sites, and

• Ensure liability protection of students (and faculty if required) inclusive of professional, governmental, institutional, and current risk management principles.

• Assist the Program Director in the development of a program budget by providing input on items related to the clinical education program and overall program budget.

• Manage fiscal allocations budgeted for clinical education.

• Develop, implement, and monitor adherence to policy and procedures for the clinical education component of the curriculum.

• Develop, administer, and monitor the academic programs evaluation process for the clinical education component, including instruments used for evaluation of student performance, clinical education sites and faculty.

• Participate in the preparation of accreditation documentation and outcome performance assessment of students in the physical therapy program.

• Ensure all program policies, procedures and practices under the responsibility of the DCE provide for compliance with accreditation policies and procedures.

• Clinical Site Development

• Develop criteria and procedures for clinical site selection, utilization, and assessment (e.g., APTA Guidelines for Clinical Education).

• Establish, develop, and maintain an adequate number of clinical education sites relative to quality, quantity and diversity of learning experiences (i.e., continuum of care, commonly seen diagnoses, across the lifespan, health care delivery systems, payers, cultural competence issues) to meet the educational needs of students and the academic program, the philosophy and outcomes of the program, and evaluative criteria set by CAPTE.

• Provide clinical education site development opportunities through ongoing evaluation and assessment of strengths and areas needing further development or action (e.g., in service training, discontinue student placements).

• Clinical Faculty Development

• Collaborate with clinical faculty to promote, coordinate, plan, and provide clinical faculty development opportunities using effective instructional methodologies and technologies.

• Encourage clinical faculty to participate in local, statewide, and national forums designed to foster and discuss issues addressing clinical education.

• Maintain knowledge of current trends in health care and its effect on clinical education and apprises clinical educators and faculty of any changing trends.

• Mentor other academic faculty about their role and responsibilities related to clinical education (e.g., clinical site visits, determining readiness for the clinic).

2. Teaching (25%) Teaching is the primary responsibility of Regular Faculty and specific functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop a syllabus of course activities that meet the requirements of the course description or program chair, establishes appropriate student learning outcomes, and provides for appropriate class activities throughout the semester.

• Plan and deliver individual classes via distance education or face to face lab instruction that conform to the syllabus and other requirements of the University.

• Demonstrate a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively in the context of an integrated education.

• Maintain accurate and complete records on student participation and performance, use appropriate measures and evaluate student performance on the basis of established student learning outcomes, provide timely feedback to students and assign grades that are an accurate and fair evaluation of student work.

• Submit grades and any other required documentation in a timely manner.

• Administer student evaluations of faculty at the end of each course, review evaluation summaries, and meet with the department chair and dean to review.

• Post and maintain regular office hours at times reasonably convenient to students.

• Serve as an advisor to students to assist them in understanding the curriculum and mentor them as they prepare for clinical education and their careers.

• In addition to formal course loads, bear fair share of the faculty responsibility for supervising student research, clinical education, and independent study.

• Meet deadlines and follow directions of the program/department chair, associate dean or dean of the college.

• Evaluate the teaching of colleagues through the process of peer review as requested.

• Prepare Professional Development Plans or Progress Briefs and reappointment/promotion applications according to established guidelines.

• Promote student success by following attendance related requirements found in the Academic Affairs Policies and Procedures Manual.

• Faculty not assigned to College of Professional Services (CPS) may be required to teach up to two courses per academic year on a Military Program campus, but no more than one per semester.

3. Scholarship and Professional Development (15%) Faculty members are expected to serve as professional role models to students and colleagues in scholarly activity and in critical investigation and experimentation for the purpose of increasing human knowledge.

• Keep abreast of the new knowledge in the field to ensure courses, syllabi, instructional materials and techniques, and teaching methods are current and appropriate, and to participate where appropriate, in school or university-sponsored curriculum development programs and projects.
• Engage in distinctive course and academic program development efforts; to participate in professional colloquia, seminars, and workshops; and to share ideas and the results of scholarly and artistic endeavors with peers both at the university and in the larger academic/artistic community.
• Examples of scholarly activities and professional development include but are not limited to the following:
• Publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journal articles, academic papers, book chapters, books, or other writing normal to the discipline
• Obtaining internal or external research grants, fellowships, and other funding awards
• Department, college, university, state, national, and international honors and awards
• Juried exhibits and performances
• Invited presentations, exhibits, and performances
• Invited evaluations and reviews of the work of other professionals
• Participation on review panels for outside funding agencies
• Service as either editor or referee for professional publications
• Leadership of, committee work for, and participation in scholarly and professional organizations
• Sustained activity in program development
• Advanced study, certifications, and professional leadership seminars
• Scientific research projects in physical therapy or closely related field involving DPT students when applicable.

4. University Service (5%)

Engage in service to department, school or college, and the university in ways that extend and enrich the university's academic programs and its governance.

• Attend orientation programs and Faculty Assembly meetings and participate in academic duties.
• Participate in academic governance of department. Participate in committees; course, program and curriculum area coordination; curricular development and textbook selection; instructional workshops and activities within own curricular areas, policy and program review; or other learning assessments.
• Serve as representatives on school or college level and university level committees of the Faculty Assembly, as well as on other task forces and committees that assist the chair of the Faculty Assembly and/or the deans in the formation of academic policies and related matters.
• Assist with co-curricular activities to include organization of, participation in, or presentation of faculty forums or workshops; advising and sponsorship of clubs and societies; participation in, organization of, providing guidance and assistance to extra-curricular or co-curricular university events such as banquets, the literary magazine, the athletic program, intercultural events, theatrical productions, guest speaker forums, or graduation ceremonies.
• May include specific accomplishments as a voluntary or elected member of a Faculty Assembly or school or college level committee; curriculum area liaison; coordination of a course, program or discipline; mentoring other faculty; program review activities; coordinating training or other events; and recruitment activities.
• Colleges will further determine and articulate specific expectations for university service.

5. Performs other related duties as appropriate (5%)

• May engage in clinical practice as a physical therapist.
• Engage in community service by providing volunteer assistance to an agency or organization, particularly as that assistance derives from professional knowledge and expertise or provide pro bono (unpaid professional) services to local, state, regional, national or international organization.
• Community service is not required except in certain departments when necessary to meet accreditation requirements as outlined in an individual department's promotion and review criteria.
• Actively participate as an effective member of a team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.

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We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact hr@hpu.edu to request assistance.

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Do you have an earned Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) degree from an accredited university?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in clinical education, such as a Director of Clinical Education (DCE), Site Coordinator of Clinical Education (SCCE), Clinical Instructor (CI), or similar role?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience and understanding of higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in physical therapy clinical education?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you currently licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a physical therapist in Nevada or in your state of residence?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you currently active in professional activities at the local, state, and/or national level?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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