Director of Clinical Education - Physical Therapy Doctoral Program (JR101095)

The College of Health Sciences and Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology is initiating a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT) and invites applications and nominations for the full-time, 12-month, tenure-track or non-tenure track position of Director of Clinical Education (DCE) at an academic rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track), Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor (non-tenure track), or Clinical Professor of Practice (non-tenure track) commensurate with experience in teaching and scholarship.  The DPT program will be housed in the Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition, joining the Nutritional Sciences and Exercise Science undergraduate programs, graduate programs in Dietetics and Nutrition, Health and Well-being Management, and the doctoral program in Occupational Therapy (OTD). The program is planned to meet the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accreditation requirements.

The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) provides leadership, coordination, and oversight of all aspects of the clinical education portion of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, ensuring students experience high-quality clinical education in compliance with CAPTE standards. The DCE works under the supervision of  the DPT Program Director, faculty, and collaborates with staff to promote excellence in clinical education, including both integrated and full-time experiences. This core faculty appointment includes administrative, academic, scholarly, and service responsibilities that advance the program's mission and ensure excellence in clinical education.