Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Clinical Education for Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

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Position

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at Hofstra University invites applications for a 12-month full-time, Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Clinical Education (ADCE) in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. ADCE will report to the Chair of the Department of Allied Health and Kinesiology, and Director of the DPT Program with direct supervision from the Director of Clinical Education, who is responsible for the planning, coordination, administration, and monitoring of the clinical component of the physical therapy program. This full-time position includes teaching and administrative responsibilities related to clinical education, such as overseeing clinical experiences, serving as a liaison between Hofstra’s DPT program and existing clinical sites, and developing new clinical site relationships. Service expectations include submitting and drafting documents for accreditation of the DPT program specific to academic and administrative roles in the department relative to clinical education, and academic advising, participating in program, departmental, university, and community committees, and other appropriate responsibilities. The anticipated start date for this position is April 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• An earned entry level doctoral degree (DPT) from a CAPTE accredited university.
• Must be a Physical Therapist who is licensed in the United States. Must be eligible for, or currently possess physical therapy licensure in New York State.
• Active membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Record of service and student engagement.
• A minimum of 3 years full-time (or equivalent) of post-licensure clinical practice and a minimum of 2 years’ serving as a Site Coordinator of Clinical Education and/or Clinical Instructor, or experience in teaching, curriculum development and administration in a PT program.
• Commitment to the development of strong academic-clinical partnerships by enlisting clinical education sites across a variety of patient populations and practice settings and supporting their engagement with our students during clinical integration experiences.
• Commitment to ensuring that the clinical education component of the curriculum maintains compliance with CAPTE, federal/state regulations, institutional policies, and placement site policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated record in student advisement, scholarship, and service.
• Board specialist certification in physical therapy.
• Teaching experience in a doctoral physical therapy program.
• Actively involved in the physical therapy profession or interested in becoming engaged in the APTA and its academies and/or chapters.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, physical therapy accreditation criteria (CAPTE) related to the clinical education curriculum and state agency regulations is preferred.
• Familiarity with the details of clinical education and practicum site establishment.
• Enrolled in a Post-professional degree or interested in enrolling in a Post-professional degree (i.e., PhD, EdD, DHSc, DSc, ScD).