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Form of workAssistant Dean, School of Physical Therapy
About Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, non-profit, graduate-level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s service-driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come. ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness and maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding community.
About Fort Smith and the Arkansas River Valley
Fort Smith is a vibrant community of around 90,000, with a low cost of living and ample recreational opportunities. Located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley at the foothills of the Ozark mountains, Fort Smith is nestled between the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests. The region provides hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, hang gliding, whitewater rafting, and camping all within a short drive. In addition, the city supports a variety of cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, an award-winning symphony, and two historic entertainment districts.
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Dean, School of Physical Therapy, under the supervision of the Dean, will be responsible for providing assistance to the Dean in the leadership, development, supervision, and assessment of curriculum, academics, and student success through planning, directing, and implementing programs, policies, and procedures for the School of Physical Therapy that ensure the integration of scientifically based and outcome evaluated clinical knowledge and skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide leadership in the development, delivery, and evaluation of the curriculum, and standardized and simulated education offerings of ACHE.
- Assist Dean with faculty recruitment, development, and retention.
- Structure an onboarding\orientation program for core and adjunct faculty that will accelerate their integration into the curriculum models and enhance the quality of instruction
- Develop and uphold policies and procedures in accordance with CAPTE Standards in cooperation with the Dean.
- Assist the dean in guiding the successful acquisition and maintenance of accreditation for the entry level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
- Provide oversight and direction for the education and instruction of students and other health care profession students while providing mentorship and motivation for learning, research, and scholarly activity in classroom environments, clinical settings, active learning groups, laboratory experience and research opportunities.
- Assist the Dean with the collection of strategic planning data related to teaching, curriculum design, and academic programs within the school.
- Provide administrative leadership, faculty mentorship and development for junior members of the faculty, staff, and students.
- Teach within area(s) of expertise
- Enhance individual teaching effectiveness by consulting with individual faculty to facilitate growth in appropriate pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment of student learning.
- Participate in curriculum development, delivery, assessment, and modification.
- Participate in the assessment and evaluation of clinical activities of the students, provide feedback and remedial assistance to ensure that the students of ACHE meet the standards established by the faculty and college and obtain the knowledge, skills and competency required.
- Provide leadership and oversight of admissions processes; assess, update, and develop admissions policies and procedures; ensure integrity of admissions process and confidentiality.
- Promote department’s overall visibility and reputation locally, nationally, and internationally by active participation and service in professional organizations.
- Provide leadership in promoting a culture of collegiality and interconnectedness in the School that will lead to efficiencies in scholarship, teaching, and service.
- Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance.
- Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and support staff.
- Demonstrate an ability to work as a group leader and group member, team player.
- Advance the perceived value of and output of research and scholarly activity among the faculty and students of ACHE through leadership, mentorship, and participation.
- Foster a culture of transparency with clear and consistent communication with faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff.
- Serve as the Dean’s representative as needed.
- Advance the prestige of ACHE through advancement of and advocation for its mission, values, and goals.
- Advance the prestige of the college through scholarly publication and research.
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean, or his/her designee.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications
- Post-professional doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, etc.) awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized regional accrediting body.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and licensed or eligible for license in the appropriate jurisdiction.
- Three (3) years of teaching experience at the graduate level
- Five (5) years of clinical practice experience as a Physical Therapist.
- Documented experience in an area of teaching responsibility and knowledge of content delivery method (e.g., documentation of continuing professional development, relevant experience, faculty development plan reflecting acquisition of new content, incorporation of feedback from course evaluations).
- Expertise necessary to ensure appropriate curriculum design, content delivery, and program evaluation.
- Eligible for coverage by college’s malpractice insurer if applicable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five (5) years of experience in teaching at the graduate level.
- Experience as a course director\coordinator.
- Experience with curriculum design, content delivery, and program evaluation.
- Demonstrated record of scholarly achievements.
- Experience with preparation for and participation in CAPTE site visits.
- Experience with strategic planning and implementation.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interaction.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
- Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments.
- Ability to accept, apply, and give constructive feedback.
- Working knowledge of educational theory and practice.
- Energetic, versatile, self-directed.
- Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Office.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
ACHE is in full compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the college.
- Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
- Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.
- Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors.
- Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
- Strong organizational skills.
Problem Solving
- Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
- Expertise in negotiation.
Physical and Sensory Abilities
- May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
- May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
- May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
- May require significant travel or work away from campus.
- Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.
- Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
- Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
- Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
- Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
- Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.
If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability, or any other reason, please contact Barbara Jetton, Vice President of Human Resources, at 479.308.2291 or barbara.jetton@achehealth.edu.
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.
