Director of Student Affairs, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program

Director of Student Affairs, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program

Augustana University

in Sioux Falls, SD

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Type: Full-Time

Posted: 06/20/2025

Application Due: Open Until Filled

Category: Physical Therapy

Diversity

POSITION: Director of Student Affairs, Augustana University, DPT_CO

SUPERVISOR: Program Director, Shelene Thomas

QUALIFICATONS: Preferred candidates will possess:

Earned terminal academic doctorate in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities,

OR

Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (or tDPT) with ABPTS specialization or other specialty experience in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities. Understanding of higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in physical therapy clinical education

Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting clinical education, students, and the profession of physical therapy

Physical therapist with an active, unrestricted license in CO or the state of residence.

Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.

Experience consistent with Augustana University System for Faculty Rank.

Responsible for all student affairs functions including orientation, progression and retention, and advisement. Works to integrate all students (remote and local) into Augustana University culture and serve as the primary point of contact for student issues related to distance learning life. Serves as Chair of Assessment Committee. This Committee will oversee student advisement, academic progression and retention, professionalism, scholarship and awards, and provide recommendations to the Program Director and faculty for informed decision-making. This Committee is also responsible for maintaining program-related policies and procedures.

Administrative Responsibilities

Coordinate student selection activities with Director of Admission, to include application review, selection for interview, final student selection and enrollment offer

Assimilate students into the Augustana University system immediately following enrollment offer acceptance and prior to orientation

Coordinate and oversee the student development & flourishing program to include:

Administration of emotional intelligence, strengths, grit, and communication and learning style assessments at entry, mid-point and prior to graduation

Oversee process of constructing students' personal fitness scorecard based on assessment scores and matched strategies for success and improvement

Providing developmental resources for best practices

Best-fit matching of students with both faculty advisors/coaches and peer support partners

Ensuring student advisement and counseling supports their professional development and is completed in accordance with established policies and procedures

Coordinate and oversee the coaching and mentoring program to include:

Identifying and selecting faculty to serve as coaching mentors

Best-fit matching of students with a coach and mentor as part of the student mentor program

Supporting coaching mentors with developmental resources related to teaching, coaching and mentoring best practices

Serve as program liaison with the Augustana University Department of Student Services.

Provide Student Services support during onsite lab intensives.

Oversee the academic and professional behavior performance of students, to include grade reporting; academic progression, retention, withdrawal, and dismissal; professional conduct, self- and peer-evaluations, and election of class officers.

Coordinate and conduct student orientation and graduation functions.

Direct departmental staff / support personnel who assist with student affairs and records administration (i.e., DPT Administrative Coordinator).

Coordinate all activities of the Committee.

Plan and conduct all Committee meetings

Coordinate the ongoing development and review of regulations, policies and procedures that meet accreditation standards and achieve program goals and expected outcomes, to include:

Program mission, goals and objectives

Student, faculty, and program policies and procedures as reflected in the DPT Student Handbook, DPT Clinical Education Handbook, and DPT Policy and Procedure Manual

Consider faculty input and makes recommendations to the Assessment Committee as a Whole regarding changes to program policies and procedures

Provide primary Assessment Committee oversight to the following components of the Program Assessment Plan and CAPTE Self Study Report: Program Mission, Program Goals and Objectives, Policies and Procedures, Core and Associated Faculty, and Program Resources.

Coordinate all functions of the Assessment Committee.

Ensure all policies, procedures and practices under the Director of Student Affairs responsibility provide for compliance with accreditation standards.

Teaching and Education Responsibilities

Teach courses as agreed upon with the Program Director.

Refer to Job Description for appropriate faculty rank.

Service Responsibilities: Refer to responsibilities appropriate to faculty rank in the Faculty Handbook.

Scholarship Responsibilities: Refer to responsibilities appropriate to faculty rank in the Faculty Handbook.

Professional Responsibilities: Refer to responsibilities appropriate to faculty rank in the Faculty Handbook.

Professional Development Responsibilities: Refer to responsibilities appropriate to faculty rank in the Faculty Handbook.

Practice Responsibilities: Refer to responsibilities appropriate to faculty rank in the Faculty Handbook.

Education and Experience: Refer to responsibilities appropriate to faculty rank in the Faculty Handbook.

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, along with a deep appreciation and respect for academic principles and culture, must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure:

Applicants working remotely in the following locations will be considered for employment: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, South Dakota, Washington state, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to ....

Please submit the following documents: (1) a cover letter, (2) a statement of teaching philosophy, (3) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, (4) a curriculum vita, (5) a completed Augustana University employment application, (6) and three letters of reference.

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

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