St Edwards University
Director of Clinical Education
School of Health Sciences – St. Edward's University
St. Edward’s University, a nationally ranked, independent Catholic university and Hispanic Serving Institution, invites applications for a full, 12‑month position as a faculty member in the Department of Physical Therapy, beginning March 2026.
Responsibilities
Plan, develop, coordinate, monitor, and assess the clinical education component of the program.
Collaborate with and mentor students through the clinical education experience.
Plan and implement educational opportunities for clinical educators.
Assist with recruitment and admissions processes.
Advise students; provide service to the department, college, and community as strategically planned.
Participate in scholarly endeavors; other duties as assigned by the Physical Therapy Program Director.
Course Management
Prepare and deliver course instruction as assigned.
Maintain an environment conducive to learning and facilitate student participation.
Assess student performance, monitor progress, and provide timely feedback.
Advisement
Advise PT students on academic, professional, and personal matters.
Scholarship
Establish a scholarship plan and participate in scholarly work commensurate with university and CAPTE standards.
Service
Serve on programmatic and university committees as assigned.
Serve as university liaison in community and/or professional activities.
Support students in community service initiatives on a rotating basis.
Clinical Education Program Planning, Implementation, and Assessment
Develop students as clinicians in all domains of professional clinical practice; appropriately assess student learning and performance.
Coordinate or participate in the development of clinical education faculty.
Analyze the clinical education and doctoral experiential component of the program for compliance with accreditation standards.
Advance the vision of the profession and deliver new ideas with a forward‑looking perspective of clinical education.
Communicate student and curriculum information to faculty and program directors.
Qualifications
Physical therapy degree from a CAPTE‑accredited academic program.
Licensed as a physical therapist in Texas or eligible to be licensed within six months of employment.
Minimum 2 years of college/university‑level teaching experience.
Minimum 3 years of clinical experience.
Terminal doctorate degree preferred (e.g., PhD, DrPH, EdD, DSc).
Unencumbered driver’s license and successful criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience as a Director of Clinical Education.
Experience in scholarly activity.
Credentialed in a clinical area of expertise (e.g., ABPTS, ACSM, NSCA).
Experience using EXXAT.
Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit an online application by March 31, 2026. Application packages must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements describing teaching philosophy and approach to working with graduate students, names and contact information for three references, and a separate mission‑integration statement outlining how the applicant would integrate the University’s Holy Cross mission into their work.
Equal Opportunity Employer St. Edward’s University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or veteran status. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.
Background Checks A criminal history background check is required for finalists under consideration for this position.
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St. Edward’s University, a nationally ranked, independent Catholic university and Hispanic Serving Institution, invites applications for a full, 12‑month position as a faculty member in the Department of Physical Therapy, beginning March 2026.
Responsibilities
Plan, develop, coordinate, monitor, and assess the clinical education component of the program.
Collaborate with and mentor students through the clinical education experience.
Plan and implement educational opportunities for clinical educators.
Assist with recruitment and admissions processes.
Advise students; provide service to the department, college, and community as strategically planned.
Participate in scholarly endeavors; other duties as assigned by the Physical Therapy Program Director.
Course Management
Prepare and deliver course instruction as assigned.
Maintain an environment conducive to learning and facilitate student participation.
Assess student performance, monitor progress, and provide timely feedback.
Advisement
Advise PT students on academic, professional, and personal matters.
Scholarship
Establish a scholarship plan and participate in scholarly work commensurate with university and CAPTE standards.
Service
Serve on programmatic and university committees as assigned.
Serve as university liaison in community and/or professional activities.
Support students in community service initiatives on a rotating basis.
Clinical Education Program Planning, Implementation, and Assessment
Develop students as clinicians in all domains of professional clinical practice; appropriately assess student learning and performance.
Coordinate or participate in the development of clinical education faculty.
Analyze the clinical education and doctoral experiential component of the program for compliance with accreditation standards.
Advance the vision of the profession and deliver new ideas with a forward‑looking perspective of clinical education.
Communicate student and curriculum information to faculty and program directors.
Qualifications
Physical therapy degree from a CAPTE‑accredited academic program.
Licensed as a physical therapist in Texas or eligible to be licensed within six months of employment.
Minimum 2 years of college/university‑level teaching experience.
Minimum 3 years of clinical experience.
Terminal doctorate degree preferred (e.g., PhD, DrPH, EdD, DSc).
Unencumbered driver’s license and successful criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience as a Director of Clinical Education.
Experience in scholarly activity.
Credentialed in a clinical area of expertise (e.g., ABPTS, ACSM, NSCA).
Experience using EXXAT.
Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit an online application by March 31, 2026. Application packages must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements describing teaching philosophy and approach to working with graduate students, names and contact information for three references, and a separate mission‑integration statement outlining how the applicant would integrate the University’s Holy Cross mission into their work.
Equal Opportunity Employer St. Edward’s University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or veteran status. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.
Background Checks A criminal history background check is required for finalists under consideration for this position.
Reference # J2025567
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