Core Faculty, DPT - TXDA

Serves on programmatic and university committees as assigned

Actively participates in his/her professional association

Serves as university liaison in community and/or professional activities

Uses release time that enhances the program (e.g. - clinical practice, consultation, advanced degree, research, service) as approved by the program director

Participates in university governance, curriculum planning, and functions to support development and growth of the institution

Performs course coordinator and lead instructor roles as assigned; works collaboratively with members of the team

Advises students on academic, professional and/or personal issues while providing referrals when appropriate

Provides other administrative duties as assigned

Completes annual self-evaluation of faculty performance and sets goals for the next year in collaboration with the program director; is actively engaged in faculty development opportunities to meet performance goals

Professionalism: displays the behaviors of a professional academician and follows expected discipline specific Code of Ethics

Promotes professionalism by modeling and encouraging such behaviors inside and outside the classroom setting

Supports and exemplifies the University’s core values

Actively engages in interprofessional collaboration activities

Upholds and enforces student and faculty handbook policies and University policies/procedures

Reports to: Academic Program Director/Assistant Academic Program Director

Positions Supervised: Contributing Faculty, Lab Assistants when assigned to courses

Terminal academic degree required.

A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience at the college/university level, at the Instructor rank.

A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in the area of course content required.

Experience with distance learning preferred.

Experience in scholarly activity preferred.

Faculty Members must be appropriately credentialed, possess an earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a country's ministry of education in the discipline being taught, and be licensed or license-eligible in order to teach in specific programs.

Some travel may be requested up to 20% of the time

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Committed to Mission and Values - Has a clear understanding of institution’s mission and values. Has a passion for facilitating learning and for enabling students to navigate their own learning journey.

Contribute Knowledge to the Discipline - Compelled by the opportunity to contribute through research, scholarship professional practice or creativity.

Accountable -Takes personal responsibility for own goals and outcomes to ensure student success. Establishes clear expectations, follows through on commitments to students and holds them accountable for assignments and performance

Collaborative - Works cooperatively with others across the institution and beyond, including the community and through partnerships. Represents own interests while being inclusive and fair to others.

Communicates Effectively - Adapts oral and written communication approach and style to the audience and based on the message. Also listens attentively to others.

Drives Engagement - Makes students feel welcome, understood and valued. Creates a learning environment that is compelling, challenging and productive.

Academic Discipline Expertise - Has sufficient credentials, industry expertise and/or experience in the discipline to teach according to the standards and qualifications required.

Education Design - Designs learning experiences closely linked to learning outcomes including lesson planning, design of project, work integrated, group learning experiences, or interactive learning objects. Has depth of expertise in pedagogy, andragogy and overall learning effectiveness.

Teaching Delivery/Learning Facilitation Skills - Manages small, large, blended, hybrid and/or online classrooms, monitoring and ensuring participation, managing one’s own and students' time and attention effectively.

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as necessary.

Hiring ranges (Dallas):

Affiliated/Instructor rank: $59,758 - $100,394

Assistant Professor rank: $68,722 –$115,400

Associate Professor rank: $79,030 - $132,710

Professor rank: $88,923 - $152,617