Director of Clinical Education

Director of Clinical Education

School of Health Sciences

St. Edward's University, a nationally ranked, independent Catholic university and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), invites applications for a full, 12-month, as a faculty member in the Department of Physical Therapy, beginning March 2026.

St. Edward's is characterized by its commitment to the Holy Cross educational mission of educating the hearts and minds of a diverse student body deeply committed to social justice.

The successful candidate is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, monitoring, and assessing the clinical education component of the program. The DCE collaborates with and mentors' students through the clinical education experience. Additional responsibilities include planning and implementing educational opportunities for clinical educators; assisting with recruitment and admissions processes; advising students; providing service to the department, college, and community as strategically planned and appointed; participating in scholarly endeavors; and other duties as assigned by the PT Program Director.

For consideration, we are seeking candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• As a full-time core faculty teaching in the DPT program, the DCE must hold a physical therapy degree awarded by a CAPTE-accredited academic program.
• Must be licensed as a physical therapist (PT) in Texas OR eligible to be licensed in Texas within the first six months of employment.
• A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience at the college/university level.
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience.
• Terminal doctorate degree preferred (e.g., PhD, DrPH, EdD, DSc).
• Must possess an unencumbered driver's license and the ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Preferred

• Previous experience as DCE.
• Experience in scholarly activity.
• Credentialed in a clinical area of expertise (e.g., ABPTS, ACSM, NSCA).
• Experience using EXXAT is preferred.

Essential Responsibilities Include: Essential Responsibilities supervised by the Program Director:

Course management

• Prepares and delivers course instruction as assigned.
• Maintains environment conducive to learning and facilitates student participation.
• Assesses student performance, monitors student progress, and provides timely feedback.

Advisement

• Advises PT students with academic, professional and/or personal matters.

Scholarship

• Establishes a scholarship plan and participates in scholarly work commensurate with university and CAPTE standards.

Service

• Serves on programmatic and university committees as assigned.
• Serves as university liaison in community and/or professional activities.
• Supports students in community service initiatives on a rotating basis.

Clinical Education Program Planning, Implementation, and Assessment

• Development of students as clinicians in all domains of professional clinical practice; appropriately assesses student learning and performance.
• Coordinates or participates in the development of clinical education faculty.
• Analyzes the clinical education and doctoral experiential component of the program academic outcomes for compliance with accreditation standards.
• Advances the vision of the profession and delivers new ideas with a forward-looking perspective of clinical education.
• Appropriately communicates to faculty and program directors on student and curriculum information.

For detailed information, please see the job description

The University offers an excellent TOTAL REWARDS package!

Medical & Rx Coverage (HSA Available)

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan – (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match 7%

Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays

Services & Discounts

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit an online application by clicking "Apply for this Position". Application packages should include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three references
• Statement describing your teaching philosophy
• Statement about your approach to working on projects with graduate students

Additionally, all faculty applications must include a statement outlining how they would integrate the University's Holy Cross mission into their work. Your Mission Integration statement should be included as a separate document.

Mission Integration Statement Prompt: St. Edward's was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics that include the courage to take risks, an international perspective, and a commitment to providing educational opportunities for students from varied cultural, religious, educational, and economic backgrounds. In support of the mission, the different backgrounds of St. Edward's students, faculty, and staff enrich our community and represent a significant part of our culture and commitment to excellence. We value the individual differences, life experiences, unique capabilities, and innovative talent that our employees and students contribute to our vibrant academic environment. St. Edward's honors and respects all members of its community by fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that values the dignity and worth of each person and emphasizes the obligation of all individuals to work towards a more just world.

While serving as a faculty member at St. Edward's University, how would your individual differences, life experiences, and unique capabilities contribute to the mission as described below? Describe how your prior work aligns with the university's mission.

Applicants should submit materials by March 31, 2026 for full consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled.

ABOUT ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic, liberal arts institution of 2,900 undergraduate and 700 graduate students located in Austin, Texas. It is an exciting time to be part of the St. Edward's community as the university increases its global engagement to educate students for the opportunities and challenges of a 21st-century world. SEU is a diverse community that appreciates faculty and students from all backgrounds. Consistent with its Holy Cross heritage, the university maintains a strong commitment to diversity and global initiatives. More information about St. Edward's University may be found at www.stedwards.edu.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Edward's University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is 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, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. We require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for employment, and we are not offering visa sponsorship at this time.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check is required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Reference #: J2025567