What are the responsibilities and job description for the DPT Adjunct position at South College?
Description
South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming lives of our customers - students! We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 6,000 students covering 7 campuses and Online learning sites. We are also one of nation’s highest producers of licensed healthcare professionals offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students. At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction” in our developing DPT program on the Nashville campus. The adjunct or associated faculty role will be to collaborate with the lead faculty to engage students during online distance learning and on-site laboratory immersions.
The Nashville campus is the third South College campus to offer the hybrid accelerated DPT program. While faculty will be contracted into positions in 2023, please note that the position will not start until 2024, with the exact timing based on coursework assignments. Additional adjunct positions may be available at one of the other campuses in the interim if applicant is interested.
Position Duties
Requirements
South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming lives of our customers - students! We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 6,000 students covering 7 campuses and Online learning sites. We are also one of nation’s highest producers of licensed healthcare professionals offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students. At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction” in our developing DPT program on the Nashville campus. The adjunct or associated faculty role will be to collaborate with the lead faculty to engage students during online distance learning and on-site laboratory immersions.
The Nashville campus is the third South College campus to offer the hybrid accelerated DPT program. While faculty will be contracted into positions in 2023, please note that the position will not start until 2024, with the exact timing based on coursework assignments. Additional adjunct positions may be available at one of the other campuses in the interim if applicant is interested.
Position Duties
- Develop or assist the Course Coordinator in developing assigned physical therapy courses based on expertise and experience, to include:
- Develop and deliver appropriate distance education and onsite lab immersive learning experiences that allow students to achieve course objectives.
- Develop and deliver appropriate assessments of student performance using both traditional methods (e.g., written tests, practical examinations, etc.) and nontraditional methods (e.g., forum discussions, video demonstrations, etc.), as appropriate.
- Maintain current records of student participation and grades in the course.
- Provide quality academic performance feedback to students in a timely manner.
- Lead or participate in all post course assessment activities, to include:
- Review of student and faculty course evaluations.
- Scheduling and conducting a faculty team post course analysis meeting to discuss course strengths, weaknesses, and areas to sustain or improve.
- Ensure all teaching and education responsibilities provide for compliance with
Requirements
- Earned terminal academic doctorate in a discipline appropriate for teaching
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in Tennessee or the state of residence.
- Active in clinical practice, especially as applicable to clinical education.
- Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.
- Experience consistent with South College System for Faculty Rank
DPT Full Time Faculty
SOUTH COLLEGE -
KNOXVILLE, TN
Adjunct
MARYVILLE COLLEGE -
Maryville, TN
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - Program Director
SOUTH COLLEGE -
KNOXVILLE, TN
