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Posted: 09-Apr-25
Location: Shawnee, Oklahoma
Type: Full Time
Salary: Per Experience
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OBU Mission Statement
OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.
Expectations for all Employees
Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following expectations. All employees must embrace these expectations and model them in their behavior.
• Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
• Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.
• Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
• Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.
Purpose:
The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) is responsible for working with the program director, clinical faculty and staff, and Evidence in Motion staff to ensure that all PT students receive a quality clinical education, in compliance with CAPTE standards. The DCE holds a faculty appointment and has administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the academic program. This individual demonstrates competence in clinical education, teaching, and curriculum development.
Essential Functions:
• Developing, monitoring, and refining the clinical education component of the curriculum
• Facilitating quality learning experiences for students during clinical education
• Evaluating students' performance, in cooperation with other faculty, to determine their ability to integrate didactic and clinical learning experiences to progress within the curriculum
• Educating students, clinical and academic faculty about clinical education
• Selecting clinical learning environments that demonstrate characteristics of sound
patient/client management, ethical and professional behavior, and currency with physical therapy practice
• Maximizing available resources for the clinical education program
• Providing documented records and assessment of the clinical education component
(includes clinical education sites, clinical educators, etc.)
• Actively engaging core faculty in clinical education planning, implementation, and assessment
Other Duties:
• Teaching, evaluating, and advising students throughout didactic and clinical phases of the program
• Coordinating remedial instruction for students when needed
• Participating in PT Program Committees as assigned by the Program Director
• Attending and assisting in labs, simulation activities, practical exams, throughout the program
• Advising students on academic progress and research projects as needed
• Assisting with recruitment and selection of applicants for program admission
• Participating in program self-assessment and document preparation for CAPTE accreditation
• Engaging in service, community, and campus relations, and scholarly activities appropriate to the role of Clinical Director and PT faculty
• Performing other duties as requested by the Program Director to support the PT program, the faculty and staff, and the students
• Ensure integration of faith into curriculum, mentoring students in their own journey to incorporate their worldview with their role as a PT
Required Qualifications:
• Earned terminal academic doctorate in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities or Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (or tDPT)
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Oklahoma
• 3 or more years clinical experience
• Prior experience as a Clinical Instructor
• Strong computer skills and adaptability in learning new software/online platforms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with students and faculty
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, program faculty and staff, and clinical staff
• Excellent critical thinking, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
• Superior organization skills
• Ability to confidently interact as a leader, team member, and collaborative contributor with other departments
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and successfully meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
• ABPTS specialization in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities or certification credentials appropriate for his/her teaching responsibilities
• Record of scholarship, academic teaching experience and effectiveness, and essential interprofessional skills
• Experience in PT classroom teaching and PT education administration preferred
• Completed APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program Level 1 or 2 coursework
Setting and Special Requirements:
• Remote 1.0 FTE faculty position, rank commensurate with experience
• Some on-campus presence is required, especially during intensive on-campus components of the program and to meet leadership expectations
• Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church. *Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.
• **Please apply using the link for “Faculty Applications” on the OBU website at https://www.okbu.edu/hr/jobs.html
OBU Benefits Summary:
OBU understands that our employees are our most valuable assets when fulfilling our mission. We strive to offer an extensive array of benefits and opportunities for employees to choose from. Full-time employees benefit from the generous OBU provision of premium contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages along with free life insurance that includes accidental death and dismemberment equal to an employee’s base salary. OBU provides access to optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and other institutions of higher education. There is generous paid time off that includes annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include energy conservation days. For all employees working at least half-time, there is an employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan administered by GuideStone. There are numerous other perks and opportunities for OBU employees including a FREE family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or RAWC, Global outreach university mission trips, cafeteria discounts, and parking privileges to name a few. For more information about the current OBU employee benefits and opportunities, please contact the Human Resources staff at HR@okbu.edu.