Assistant Director of Clinical Education- Physical Therapy Dept.

Job Overview

Clarke University, located in scenic Dubuque, IA, invites applicants for a full-time faculty position as the Assistant Director of Clinical Education. This is a12 month, tenure track appointment. The faculty member will assist the Director of Clinical Education in coordinating and evaluating the clinical education component of the curriculum and teach assigned courses.  Courses will be determined based on departmental need and candidate expertise. The faculty member will be responsible for student advising, service on University committees as appropriate and scholarly production in alignment with standards outlined by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

The ideal candidate should possess an earned terminal academic doctorate (Ph.D., EdD., DSc, or equivalent) or be actively enrolled in a doctoral program of study in physical therapy or a related field. Candidates with a clinical doctorate (DPT) and a desire to pursue a terminal academic doctoral program of study will be considered. Candidates must be eligible for PT licensure in Iowa. The candidate should have at least 3 years of clinical physical therapy practice with preferred experience as a SCCE (Site Coordinator for Clinical Education), or at minimum as a CI (Clinical Instructor). Competitive salary & benefits. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt & considered until the position is filled.

Clarke University is a Catholic academic community that believes learning is lifelong and life changing. We inspire intellectual curiosity, cultural engagement, professional preparedness, spiritual exploration, and a commitment to contributing to the common good in a global society. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the college has for over 175 years served the people of Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond by providing not only an outstanding education to its students but service to its community and leadership for society. People at Clarke – faculty, students, and staff alike – comprise a close-knit community of dedicated individuals. As a family community, Dubuque residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with the dual advantages of small town living and the cultural amenities of an urban area.

The Clarke University Physical Therapy Department is part of the caring, learning community at Clarke University, committed to excellence in physical therapy education and dedicated to educating individuals who are prepared to contribute to society as physical therapy professionals in a variety of settings. We are part of the supportive environment that encourages personal and intellectual growth, promotes global awareness and social responsibility, and deepens spiritual values.

To apply, please upload a letter of application, three letters of recommendation with contact information, unofficial graduate transcripts, curriculum vitae, and a teaching philosophy online at http://clarke.applicantpool.com/jobs. Confidential letters of recommendation can be emailed to HRletters@clarke.edu

For further information please contact: Brad Kruse, PT, DPT, EdD, Professor and Chair of Physical Therapy. 563-588-6403 or bradley.kruse@clarke.edu

Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates the unique contributions of each person and promotes an inclusive learning environment.  Clarke University does not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.