Faculty: Physical Therapy- Director of Clinical Education

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) invites applications for the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. CUW faculty fulfill the university's mission to help students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world through teaching, scholarship, and service. The DCE is a core faculty member responsible for the coordinating, planning, and implementing continuous improvement of the clinical education component of the DPT curriculum.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Education Management

• Network Development: Develop and sustain a high-quality network of clinical education sites across diverse settings, including (but not limited to) orthopedic, neurologic, inpatient/acute care, pediatric, rural, and veteran-serving environments.
• Relationship Management: Serve as the primary liaison for clinical partners, including Site Coordinators of Clinical Education (SCCEs), Clinical Instructors (CIs), and community stakeholders. The successful candidate will develop relationships and cultivate durable clinical partnerships, support clinical instructors and/or site coordinators, as well as guide students through a clinical progression.
• Student Placement & Support: Coordinate clinical assignments and orient students to expectations, professional behavior standards, and assessment processes. Monitor student performance through regular communication before, during, and after clinical rotations..
• Conflict Resolution: Demonstrate excellence in resolving challenges between students and clinical partners.

Compliance & Accreditation

• Accreditation: Contribute to CAPTE accreditation self-studies, annual reporting, and program assessment related to clinical education.
• Policy Development: Collaborate with the Program Chair and DPT faculty to develop fair clinical education policies, readiness standards, and grading systems.
• Administrative Oversight: Manage systems for tracking student compliance, including immunizations, background checks, drug screens, HIPAA/OSHA training, and site-specific requirements.

Teaching, Scholarship & Service

• Instruction: Teach or co-teach physical therapy courses within the professional program and supervise students in community settings.
• Scholarship: Maintain an active scholarship agenda and participate in peer-reviewed research.
• Service & Mentoring: Participate in university service, curriculum development, and student mentoring to support recruitment and retention.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong Christian and professional demeanor, supportive of the mission of CUW and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
• Effective written and verbal communication with high-level organizational skills.
• Proficiency in database management and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Preparedness to utilize EXXAT/Prism to enhance the clinical education experience.
• Willingness to collaborate across healthcare disciplines and diverse organizations.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

Required:

• Earned Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT).
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a physical therapist.
• Current licensure (or eligibility for licensure) to practice physical therapy in Wisconsin.
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.

Preferred:

• Post-professional doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, ScD, etc.).
• Prior experience in higher education teaching, curriculum development, or administration.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Clinical Instructor (CI) or Site Coordinator (SCCE).
• APTA Clinical Instructor Certification.
• ABPTS board certification, residency, or fellowship training.
• Experience with CAPTE accreditation processes and student remediation

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Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application: letter of intent, resume, curriculum vita, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy related to clinical education.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries about this position, please contact:

Dale Gerke, PT, MPT, ScD

Chair and Professor of the CUW Physical Therapy Program

dale.gerke@cuw.edu

262-243-4485

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.