Director of Clinical Education, Assistant/Associate Professor – Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

University of Western States

. Develop, implement, coordinate, assess, and continuously improve the clinical education curriculum .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeOregon • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing clinical education curricula, assessing student performance, and maintaining accreditation standards. Proficient in utilizing educational technologies and fostering collaborative relationships within the academic and clinical environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Doctoral Degree (DPT, PhD, EdD, ScD)Active Physical Therapist LicenseClinical Instructor ExperienceCurriculum DevelopmentEducational Technology Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Clinical Education ProcessesAccreditation StandardsData Management and AnalysisStudent AssessmentCurriculum Development

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsEffective CommunicationAdvising and Counseling

Tools & Technologies

Learning Management SystemsVideoconferencing PlatformsMicrosoft Office SuiteSharePointAdobe Acrobat Professional

Certifications & Qualifications

Physical Therapist LicenseOregon PT License

Industry Keywords

Clinical EducationPhysical TherapyFERPA ComplianceDiversity and InclusionClinical Partnerships

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, coordinate, assess, and continuously improve the clinical education curriculum
Teach courses within the Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum
Prepare syllabi and update course materials
Participate in course and program learning outcome assessment and curriculum development
Deliver instruction in online, hybrid, and face-to-face environments using university-supported technologies
Integrate contemporary evidence, clinical expertise, and professional standards into classroom and laboratory learning
Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback
Advise and mentor DPT students on academic performance, professional behaviors, clinical readiness, and professional development
Lead integrated and terminal clinical education experiences
Develop, recruit, maintain, and evaluate clinical education sites and partnerships
Establish and maintain clinical affiliation agreements
Coordinate and assign students to clinical education experiences
Monitor student clinical performance, readiness, professionalism, competence, safety, and remediation
Maintain student placement, performance, and clinical education records
Serve as primary liaison between the DPT Program and clinical education sites
Establish relationships with SCCEs, Clinical Instructors, and clinical education stakeholders
Provide orientation, mentoring, training, and support for SCCEs and Clinical Instructors
Collect, manage, analyze, and report clinical education assessment data
Maintain clinical education databases and tracking systems
Support accreditation activities, annual reporting, self-study preparation, and site visits
Conduct clinical site visits, virtual consultations, and clinical partner meetings
Participate in scholarly activities, presentations, publications, professional writing, research, and quality improvement
Participate in DPT program, college, and university committees
Contribute to accreditation, strategic planning, assessment, and curricular initiatives
Participate in professional organizations and represent the DPT Program at professional meetings, recruitment events, and community engagement activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Earned doctoral degree (DPT, PhD, EdD, ScD, or equivalent) from an accredited institution
Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapist education program
Active, unencumbered physical therapist license in a United States jurisdiction
Oregon PT License effective by start date
Current membership and participation in relevant professional organizations
Minimum of three years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice experience as a physical therapist
Minimum of two years of experience as a Clinical Instructor (CI) or Site Coordinator of Clinical Education (SCCE), or minimum of two years of experience involving teaching, curriculum development, and administration within a physical therapist education program
Knowledge of clinical education processes, accreditation expectations, and contemporary physical therapy practice
Proficiency with educational technologies, learning management systems, videoconferencing platforms, and database systems
Ability to collect, manage, analyze, and report program and clinical education data
Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and cloud-based collaboration platforms
Knowledge of FERPA and student privacy regulations
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, belonging, and cultural humility
Strong organizational, interpersonal, advising, counseling, and problem-solving skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, faculty, SCCEs, Clinical Instructors, and clinical partners
Ability to assess student clinical performance and facilitate remediation processes
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing administrative responsibilities
Demonstrated commitment to collegiality, collaboration, and shared governance
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to exercise professional judgment and sound decision-making
Ability to adapt to changing educational, accreditation, healthcare, and technology environments
Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
Willingness and ability to travel for clinical site development, site visits, clinical partner engagement, and university-related activities
Willingness and ability to follow direction from the Program Director, Dean, and university administrators
Official transcripts from prior institutions of higher learning must be received prior to offer being extended to the finalist
Cover letter and resume required
Background check required for finalists

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package including employer sponsored health, dental and vision insurance plan options
403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% match after one year
Tuition waiver eligibility for UWS academic programs after one year of employment
Free and reduced cost care in the campus health center for employees and their immediate family members
Paid vacation, sick, wellness time and holidays
Medical and dental insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Multiple flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Generous paid time-off