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Position: Academic Coordinator/Director of Clinical Education (ACCE/DCE)
University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth, Kan.

Reports to: Program Director/Chair

ACCE/DCE Position Description:
The developing program in Physical Therapy at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kan., is inviting applications for an ACCE/DCE. The ACCE/DCE holds a faculty appointment and has administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the university and academic program. This individual demonstrates competence in clinical education, teaching, and curriculum development. In addition, the ACCE/DCE's 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. The ACCE/DCE serves as a liaison between the physical therapy program and the clinical education site as part of his/her responsibilities. The ACCE/DCE, in cooperation with other academic faculty, establishes clinical education site and facility standards, selects and evaluates clinical education sites, and facilitates ongoing development of, and communication with, clinical education sites and clinical faculty.

Position Responsibilities:
The ACCE/DCE is responsible for coordinating and managing the efforts of the academic program and clinical education sites in the education and preparation of PT students by performing the following activities among others:

1. Communicates between the academic institution and affiliated clinical education sites
2. Clinical education program planning, implementation, and assessment;
3. Clinical site development
4. Clinical faculty Development.

Position Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapist professional program or deemed equivalent non-accredited program.
Earned post-professional master's degree in physical therapy, education, clinical specialty, or other related fields of study.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state where employed.
Minimum of three (3) years experience as a licensed physical therapist.
Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling skills.
Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer technology (e.g., word processing, e-mail, database) or proven ability to learn these skills.
Able to work with students with special needs based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting clinical education, students, and the profession of physical therapy.
Able to meet faculty requirements as stated in the Evaluative Criteria for Physical Therapist Education Programs.
Member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Able to initiate, administer, assess, and document clinical education programs.
Able to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
Able to travel, as needed.

Preferred Requirements

Prior teaching experiences in a physical therapist academic program and/or administrative experience in clinical practice.
Earned doctoral degree or enrolled in or desire to pursue doctoral studies.
Knowledge of educational, management, and adult learning theory and principles.
Active in clinical practice, especially as applicable to clinical education.
Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.
Earned status as an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor.
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical teaching and/or clinical coordination experience.
Design and conduct independent and/or collaborative research in clinical education or related areas.

Contract:
Twelve-month faculty appointment with tenure track available. Position will begin Oct. 1, 2009 or when filled.

Salary and Rank:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To Apply:
1. Submit a cover letter of application that relates your education, teaching, and clinical experience to the qualifications listed
2. A current curriculum vita or resume
3. The name, address, and current telephone number of at least three current professional or academic references
4. Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended, to:

Mail:
Dr. Bryan Le Beau
Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs
University of Saint Mary
4100 South Fourth Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048

Email: hoyesk@stmary.edu

Direct questions regarding the program to:
Dr. Mark Horacek
Director of Physical Therapy, horacek03@stmary.edu or (913) 758-6124.

Reviews of the applications will begin on Sept. 1, 2009, but the position will remain open until filled.

The University of Saint Mary is an equal opportunity/equal access employer.

To Find Human Resources:
Walk-in: Enter the university through the USM entrance (red brick road). You may park in the visitor parking spaces in the U shape driveway. Building Entrance: Xavier Theater ground floor entrance door. Turn right. Enter the Business Office. Human Resources is straight ahead to the left.