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The University of Virginia's School of Education and Human Development invites applications for a founding Director of Clinical Education (DCE) for its developing Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, housed within the Department of Kinesiology . This is an exceptional opportunity to join a founding faculty team and play a central role in shaping a new DPT program at one of the nation's premier public universities. The DCE will work alongside the Program Director to build the clinical…
education program from the ground up, contributing meaningfully to a program culture and infrastructure that will serve students and the profession for years to come.
This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-ineligible position with the successful candidate appointed to the Academic General Faculty Teaching track at open rank, commensurate with qualifications and experience. We seek a collegial and student-centered educator who thrives in a team environment and finds deep meaning in mentoring the next generation of physical therapists. As a core member of the founding faculty team, the DCE provides leadership, coordination, and oversight of all aspects of the clinical education component of the DPT program, ensuring students receive high-quality clinical experiences. Working closely with the DPT Program Director and collaborating with faculty, staff, and clinical partners, the DCE will promote excellence across both integrated and full-time clinical education experiences. The position carries administrative, teaching, scholarly, and service responsibilities that advance the program's mission, with load set annually consistent with the School's Load Planning policy.
The DCE will join a rich interprofessional academic community within a School that currently houses accredited health sciences programs in Athletic Training, Communication Sciences & Disorders, School & Clinical Psychology, and Counselor Education, and that is committed to establishing new professional doctoral programs in Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Together, these programs create a vibrant environment for collaboration, inquiry, and interprofessional growth. The UVA DPT program is built on a foundation of humility, intentionality, and integrity, and aspires to develop graduates who are not only exceptional clinical thinkers, but reflective professionals who integrate evidence, clinical expertise, and the lived experiences of those they serve - committed to inclusive, person-centered care, lifelong learning, and service to their communities. The DCE will be well-positioned to help shape a program distinguished by these values and by the enduring commitment to excellence that defines the University of Virginia.
Duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to teaching, advising, mentoring and participation in program, departmental and school meetings are to be conducted primarily on-Grounds and in-person at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
Charlottesville, VA is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is consistently listed among the top cities in the country in national rankings of the most desirable places to live. It brings together the best of many worlds, offering the livability and community of a small city with the amenities and cultural attractions (e.g., regular literary, film, musical, and theatrical festivals) of a metropolis. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Licensed physical therapist, or eligible for licensure, in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Earned doctorate in physical therapy or a related field (DPT, PhD, EdD, DSc, or equivalent)
- Minimum of three (3) years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Site Coordinator of Clinical Education (SCCE) and/or Clinical Instructor in physical therapy; OR a minimum of two (2) years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration within a physical therapist education program
- Demonstrated contemporary expertise in a defined area of physical therapy practice
- Exemplary interpersonal communication skills in oral and written modalities
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience as a Director of Clinical Education or Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) in a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program
- American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) board certification or completion of a clinical residency or fellowship
- Earned academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, or equivalent) in a field related to physical therapy
- Proven record of collaboration with students, faculty, and clinical partners
- Evidence of professional service in physical therapy at the state or national level
- Record of scholarly productivity
- Demonstrated knowledge of CAPTE accreditation standards and the required elements of physical therapist education programs
- Demonstrated commitment to student mentorship, humility in leadership, and collegial engagement across interprofessional boundaries
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor status
Application Instructions
Complete your application online and upload the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Vision statement about the importance and impact of clinical education to entry-level physical therapy preparation
- Contact information for three professional references (References will not be contacted until after in-person interviews are conducted.)
The University of Virginia's Mission Statement affirms its enduring commitment to a vibrant and unique residential learning environment marked by the free and collegial exchange of ideas; unwavering support of a collaborative community bound together by distinctive foundational values of honor, integrity, trust, and respect; and universal dedication to excellence and affordable access.
As part of your application, please describe your potential contributions to any aspect of this mission. Please focus upon your work skills and experience. In doing so, you may choose to refer to your personal perspective, but the focus of our consideration is on your potential contributions through skills and experience, rather than personal opinions or beliefs. Review of applications will begin in early October, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment.
For questions about the position, please contact the DPT Program Director and search committee chair, Jeff Taylor at jbtaylor@virginia.edu. For questions about the application process, please contact Raj Seneviratne, Director, Faculty Affairs at rs9c@virginia.edu.
Organization
In 1819, the University of Virginia established a new model for intellectual exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration in higher education. Two hundred years later, as a major research institution, we continue to challenge conventions, lead with ingenuity and advance knowledge for the common good.
What began as an innovative idea has become one of the nation's leading public research universities, with over 21,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UVA also has over 3,000 full-time faculty offering more than 400 degrees.
Each of the University's eleven schools has its own distinctive mission, working together to garner consistently high rankings-including #2 Best Value Public College (Princeton Review, 2016), #3 Public University in the Nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2016), and #3 Best Value Among Public Colleges (Kiplinger's, 2016).
As we invest in and strengthen our research capabilities, UVA seeks new faculty ready to uncover new insights, rewrite old rules and collaborate on intellectual discoveries.
RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS THAT CROSS DISCIPLINES
As an R1 institution, the University's research centers, consortia and laboratories are on the leading edge of discovery and technology, offering collaborative spaces for students and faculty to solve global problems.
Our professors are recognized members of major national scholarly and professional organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Our faculty's engagement in interdisciplinary research is being facilitated by new research institutes specializing in everything from big data to brain functioning, and by cluster hires across schools.
NATIONALLY RANKED HEALTH SYSTEM
UVA is also home to a nationally renowned academic medical center and the UVA Health System, which serves a three-part mission to treat patients, conduct translational research and train medical practitioners in a wide variety of disciplines.
Established as the nation's 10th medical school in 1825, the institution has since grown to include a 612-bed hospital and a Level I trauma center, nationally recognized cancer and heart centers, a Children's Hospital, and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia.
The UVA Medical Center is consistently ranked among the nation's best hospitals by the U.S. News & World Report magazine and has been named among the top 25 percent in seven specialties.
INSPIRING STUDENTS, INSPIRED TEACHING
The vast majority of UVA students come from the top 10% of their high school class, as well as from all 50 states, over 142 countries and a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite their diversity, all UVA students share a love of learning and a drive to achieve.
One of the reasons students choose Virginia is our unique residential culture. At UVA, the community of students, faculty and staff personifies the Jeffersonian idea that living and learning are connected. The Academical Village was constructed to support a unique residential experience, with faculty living in the Pavilions, students occupying Lawn rooms and the world-famous Rotunda at its heart. The University's residential culture continues to support this experience today-strengthened by students, faculty and staff rich in backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. Our unique culture is also paying dividends in innovation: UVA's faculty have generated more than 130 patents since 2010.
Perhaps most importantly, faculty come to UVA knowing that instruction is as important as research, and they pride themselves on their many teaching awards. Our best professors look for ways to encourage, mentor and develop tomorrow's leaders inside and outside the classroom.
LIFE IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
Living in Charlottesville you'll find sophisticated restaurants, world-renowned wineries and breweries, cosmopolitan arts and music, friendly urban and suburban neighborhoods and a Piedmont landscape that has lured adventurous souls for centuries. No wonder the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research named Charlottesville the "happiest city in America" in 2014.
In addition to UVA and its health system, several major employers have facilities in Charlottesville, including State Farm, Northrop Grumman, the U.S. Department of Defense, GE and others. Charlottesville is also becoming a center for innovative start-up businesses. The University also actively helps spouses and partners of faculty members build their networks and pursue employment opportunities with a wide variety of area employers.
The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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