JOB TITLE: Admissions Coordinator, Assistant/Associate Professor

DEPARTMENT: Doctor of Physical Therapy – Arizona

LOCATION: Hybrid – Remote (Phoenix, AZ)

 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Full-Time

 

SUPERVISOR: Program Director, DPT – AZ

 

 

SUMMARY:

 

Responsible for all student recruitment, application, and admissions processes for the program. Oversees and recommends updates to recruitment materials and admissions policies and procedures. Serves as Chair of Admissions Committee, which is responsible for all matters concerning student admission to the PT Program including recruitment, application, selection and matriculation. This committee is responsible for overseeing faculty involvement in a transparent admissions process that guarantees nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all applicants.

 

QUALIFICATONS:

  • 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 didactic and clinical education, students, and the profession of physical therapy.
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure in Arizona or the state of residence.
  • Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.
  • Experience consistent with SCUHS criteria for Faculty Rank.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Attendance

 

Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.

 

Location

 

This position is hybrid-remote, requiring onsite activities according to program onsite calendar. Onsite sessions are in Phoenix, AZ.

 

Intellectual

 

(Cognitive/knowledge-based responsibilities that require analysis, expertise, or judgment)

  • Annually reviews the admissions process and criteria and makes recommendations to the faculty regarding changes.
  • Serves as program liaison with the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service and other outside agencies involved in the admissions process (e.g., Educational Testing Service for GRE score reporting).
  • Ensure all program policies, procedures and practices under the responsibility of the Director of Admissions provide for compliance with accreditation policies and procedures.
  • In conjunction with the Administration Committee, provide Committee oversight to the Admissions Policies and Procedures component of the Program Assessment Plan and CAPTE Self Study Report.

Interpersonal

 

(Relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills)

  • Serves as program liaison with the SCU Department of Admissions.
  • Serves as the primary faculty contact for all student inquiries requiring more specific program information.
  • Assures nondiscrimination and equal opportunity during the admissions process for all prospective students.
  • Educates all faculty regarding the admissions process, including their role in applicant screening, interviewing, and selection.
  • Assist the Program Director and Core Faculty with student assimilation into the Department of Physical Therapy immediately following enrollment offer acceptance and prior to orientation.

Leadership

 

(Guiding, supervising, or influencing others toward goals)

  • Directs all day-to-day operations regarding student recruitment and admissions processes.
  • Directs staff support personnel who assist with assembling and disseminating admissions information, receiving applications, entering data, and preparing files for interviews.
  • Plan and conduct all Admissions Committee meetings.
  • Coordinate all activities of the Admissions Committee.
  • Plans and oversees program recruitment efforts, including monthly informational webinars.

Organization

 

(Planning, structuring, managing systems and processes)

  • Coordinates an update of the program website, handbooks, and informational brochures relative to student recruitment and admissions to ensure current and relevant information is provided to all prospective students.
  • Reports all recruitment and admissions activities as an agenda item in each faculty meeting.
  • Maintain orderly processes to ensure admissions systems run smoothly (embedded across duties such as data entry, application processing, scheduling).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Earned terminal academic doctorate in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities OR Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (or tDPT) with ABPTS specialization 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 didactic and clinical education, students, and the profession of physical therapy
  • Physical therapist with an active, unrestricted license in Arizona or the state of residence.
  • Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.
  • Experience consistent with SCU System for Faculty Rank.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional literature, accreditation standards, and regulatory guidelines related to physical therapy education.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with students, faculty, and staff in academic and clinical settings.
  • Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, syllabi, course materials, and accreditation documentation.
  • Capacity to present information and respond to questions from students, colleagues, administrators, and external stakeholders in a professional manner.
  • Skilled in communicating complex information in ways that are accessible to diverse audiences.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

  • Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) for course delivery, grading, and communication with students.
  • Competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
  • Ability to use accreditation management platforms and institutional databases for curriculum and program reporting.
  • Experience with online teaching tools such as Zoom, Teams, or similar platforms for synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
  • Ability to adapt to new educational technologies and support faculty in integrating these tools into teaching and curriculum development.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
  • Physical therapist with an active, unrestricted license in Arizona or the state of residence.
  • Earned Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (or tDPT) or academic doctoral degree (preferred) (PhD, EdD, DSc, etc) from an accredited university.
  • Specialist Certification plus DPT required if no academic doctoral degree.
  • Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
  • Upon hire, the candidate must have reliable transportation to facilitate travel to SCU worksites and other locations as required by the position. This includes access to an airport with regular flights to Phoenix, Arizona, if applicable.
  • Able to teach classes scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends.
  • Successful faculty will work in an environment that utilizes excellent and effective time and stress management skills.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES/ QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Teaching and Education Responsibilities

  • Teach courses as agreed upon with the Program Director.
  • Develop and annually review course syllabi, update as appropriate.
  • Select appropriate instructional methods.
  • Develop course materials with integration of online resources.
  • Request necessary course equipment, materials, and/or supplies.
  • Plan and present course content.
  • Arrange and coordinate guest speakers with approval.
  • Supervise and coordinate course adjuncts.
  • Complete and return final grades within program deadlines.
  • Participate in course assessment and evaluation.
  • Update course content, teaching methods, and materials as needed.
  • Seek and participate in annual training for online instructional teaching methods.
  • Participate in the student’s advising program as an academic advisor as assigned.
  • Maintain regular virtual office hours.
  • Must have workspace conducive to sensitive student and faculty conversations, as governed by FERPA guidelines.
  • Travel required to SCU campus to teach onsite classes as assigned. These courses may be scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends.
  • Refer to Job Description for appropriate faculty rank.

Service Responsibilities

  • Contribute to department, school, and university through active involvement that enhances academic programs and governance.
  • Participate in orientation sessions, faculty meetings, and fulfill academic responsibilities.
  • Engage in the academic decision-making processes within the department.
  • Serve on various committees, coordinate courses and programs, contribute to curriculum development, and partake in instructional workshops within one's expertise. Additionally, participate in policy and program reviews and other learning assessments.
  • Act as a representative on both school or college-level and university-level committees and accept assignments on task forces and committees.
  • Support co-curricular activities, including organizing, participating in, or presenting at faculty forums or workshops, advising and sponsoring clubs and societies, assisting with extra-curricular or co-curricular university events, and attending program graduation ceremonies.
  • Specific service expectations for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will be determined and articulated.

Scholarship Responsibilities

  • Faculty members are expected to serve as professional role models to students and colleagues in scholarly activity and in critical investigation and experimentation for the purpose of increasing human knowledge.
  • Keep abreast of the new knowledge in the field to ensure courses, syllabi, instructional materials and techniques, and teaching methods are current and appropriate, and to participate where appropriate, in school or university-sponsored curriculum development programs and projects.
  • Engage in distinctive course and academic program development efforts; to participate in professional colloquia, seminars, and workshops; and to share ideas and the results of scholarly and artistic endeavors with peers both at the university and in the larger academic/artistic community.
  • Examples of scholarly activities and professional development include but are not limited to the following:
    • Publication of research findings in peer‐reviewed journal articles, academic papers, book chapters, books, or other writing normal to the discipline
    • Obtaining internal or external research grants, fellowships, and other funding awards
    • Department, college, university, state, national, and international honors and awards
    • Juried exhibits and performances
    • Invited presentations, exhibits, and performances
    • Invited evaluations and reviews of the work of other professionals
    • Participation on review panels for outside funding agencies
    • Service as either editor or referee for professional publications
    • Leadership of, committee work for, and participation in scholarly and professional organizations
    • Sustained activity in program development
    • Advanced study, certifications, and professional leadership seminars
    • Scientific research projects in physical therapy or closely related field involving DPT students when applicable.

Professional Responsibilities

  • Support the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of SCU and the DPT Program.
  • Participate in appropriate national, state and local professional and scientific organizations.
  • Participate in special projects or activities as requested by the Program Director of the DPT Program.
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with all staff, faculty, and students in the DPT Program.
  • Conduct oneself in a positive and professional manner as a representative of the DPT Program and SCU.
  • Adhere to all DPT Program and SCU policies and procedures.
  • May engage in clinical practice as a physical therapist.
  • Engage in community service by providing volunteer assistance to an agency or organization, particularly as that assistance derives from professional knowledge and expertise or provide pro bono (unpaid professional) services to local, state, regional, national or international organization.
  • Actively participate as an effective member of a team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.

Professional Development Responsibilities

  • Participate in annual professional development activities that demonstrate continued education in the faculty member’s area of expertise.

Practice Responsibilities

  • Maintain, in relation to the faculty member’s area of expertise, contemporary practice knowledge.
  • Maintain unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist in Arizona or the state of residence.
    • Clinical specialization in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities, as evidenced by academic preparation, board certification, or documented clinical practice.
    • May be active in clinical practice, to maintain certifications or contemporary practice expertise.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Regularly required to sit for extended periods and work at a computer using standard office equipment.
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, or lift and carry items up to 25 pounds (such as instructional materials, books, or small equipment).
  • Must maintain a workspace conducive to sensitive student and faculty conversations, in compliance with FERPA guidelines.
  • Ability to travel to the Phoenix, AZ campus and other SCU sites for onsite teaching, meetings, and program activities. Travel may include evenings and weekends as scheduled by the program.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in both in-person and virtual environments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Hybrid position with a combination of remote work and scheduled onsite teaching/administrative responsibilities.
  • Onsite sessions occur at the Phoenix, AZ campus in classrooms, labs, or meeting spaces, which may involve standard office and instructional settings.
  • Remote work environment must include reliable internet access, appropriate technology, and a private space to conduct confidential meetings with faculty and students.
  • The role requires interaction with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders in both collaborative and independent settings.
  • The environment is professional, team-oriented, and focused on academic excellence, requiring adaptability to evolving program needs, accreditation requirements, and educational best practices.

SCU Core Values:

 

1) Integrative Health: We teach, learn, collaborate, and lead by creating an open environment for multiple disciplines and professionals to bring their shared and unique skills together for the benefit of patients and students.

 

2) Evidence-based Practice: We value a culture of inquiry, assessment, research, scholarship, and judicious use of current best evidence to inform our decisions and work.

 

3) Health Equity: We value people equally. We strive to educate graduates that are prepared to improve individual and community health.

 

4) Inclusivity: We welcome everyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, class, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other similar or protected status. We believe inclusivity leads to more diversity in our reasoning, better representativeness in our conclusions, more ingenuity in our problem solving, and greater equity in our care.