Oversees and manages the clinical education program for physical therapist assistant students. Establishes positive relationships with clinical sites and clinical instructors to ensure exceptional experiential learning. Educates and evaluates students throughout clinical rotations. Teaches didactic courses in areas of clinical expertise.

Essential Functions:

Assists Program Director with development of comprehensive clinical education program.
Cultivates and supports collaborative clinical site partnerships.
Serves as liaison between academic program and clinical sites.
Coordinates impactful student placements.
Ensures current formal agreements are in place.
Conducts site visits to monitor and support student progress.
Oversees student evaluation of clinical sites and instructors.
Cultivates professional development and clinical education opportunities for clinical faculty.
Represents program interests by actively participating in professional organizations which inform clinical education policies and practices.
Teaches didactic courses in areas of expertise.
Employs contemporary teaching approaches to facilitate student learning.
Mentors students and advises student organizations.
Represents program by participating in admissions events and community outreach.
Maintains timely and accurate student records in accordance with institutional and accreditation standards.
Contributes to ongoing program assessment and improvement initiatives.
Assists with new faculty orientation and mentoring.
Participates in college governance by attending departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings and serving on committees and/or task forces.
Participates in annual graduation events.
Pursues professional development opportunities to remain current in clinical and instructional best practices.
Models the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
Maintains professional licensure.

Other Duties:

Accountabilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Dean of Health Sciences, faculty members are responsible for providing quality instruction, continuous program improvement, and academic support services. Interacts with Registrar, Financial Aid, and other college personnel to promote and achieve student success. Performs all duties with integrity in alignment with program, institutional, and accreditation policies, processes, and standards.

Job Specifications:

Minimum of an Associates degree and holds an active, unrestricted PT license or PTA license/certification in the United States.
Minimum of 3 years of full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical practice as a Site Coordinator of Clinical Education (SCCE) and/or Clinical Instructor (CI) or 2 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapy education program.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

OTHER HIGHLY DESIRED QUALITIES:

Commitment to the college mission and guiding principles.
Passion for clinical education and student development.
Dedication to upholding industry standards.
Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
APTA Clinical Instructor Credential.

Grade:
Salary Range: Based on highest education level achieved and Faculty Grid

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and sufficient diversity of applicants achieved, those applicants will be passed along to the search committee. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@lakemichigancollege.edu.

Official transcripts required upon hire.

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Generous paid time off; benefits start on the first day; College fully funds the health insurance deductible; minimum 10% retirement contribution from employer.

Open Date: 04/29/2024
Closing Date:

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About Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a community college in southwest Michigan. We have three campuses --two of which are located ten minutes from our namesakes breathtaking shoreline.

Like other community colleges, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and even a baccalaureate degree. But what sets us apart from our peers is our seemingly limitless potential and our people - people who care deeply about our regions future and who are committed to student success and exemplary educational programs, strong alignments with both established and emerging industries, and productive partnerships with the communities we serve.

Faculty and staff at LMC enjoy excellent benefits and a supportive and friendly work environment. LMC recently received a Capital Outlay grant from the State of Michigan and a new millage from the southwest Michigan community, so the colleges facilities will be getting innovative, sustainable upgrades in the next few years that will contribute to the comfort, productivity and collaborative environment for all employees.

Living in Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan attracts millions of tourists who come for our beaches, wineries, and nationally acclaimed golf courses. But many who visit, choose to stay for our great schools, low cost of living, and high quality of life.

LMCs main campus is nestled in a watery and wooded wildlife sanctuary, yet its less than a half-days drive from major metro areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Indianapolis.

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