DescriptionThe School of Health Professions (SHP) at Stony Brook University invites applicants to apply for the position of Director of Clinical Education in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. This is a non-tenure track, 12-month faculty appointment at the Clinical Assistant Professor level. The DPT program is delivered on both the Stony Brook University East Campus-Health Sciences Center and on the Southampton Campus. The Director of Clinical Education in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program reports to the Executive Director of Clinical Education and the Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy.
The Director of Clinical Education will work with the Executive Director of Clinical Education, and in conjunction with the clinical education team to administer the clinical education program across the two campuses. Responsibilities include working together with the clinical education team, acting as a liaison between the program and clinical education sites, initiating and facilitating ongoing development of clinical education sites and clinical faculty, monitoring and refining the clinical education components of the curriculum, managing student placements, supervision and assessment of students during clinical education, visiting clinical sites, assisting with accreditation efforts, and teaching, service, and scholarship to the program at both campuses.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications: - Earned degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution
- Earned master's degree or higher
- Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice physical therapy in New York State
- Either:
- Served as a Clinical Instructor for a minimum of two clinical experiences, or
- Served as a Site Coordinator of Clinical Education for a minimum of two (2) clinical experiences, or
- Served as a Site Coordinator of Clinical Education for a minimum of one (1) clinical experience and served as a Clinical Instructor for a minimum of one clinical experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of physical therapy practice
Preferred Qualifications:- Earned academic terminal doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution (such as PhD, EdD, or DSc); ABD is acceptable
- Experience as a Director of Clinical Education in an academic PT program
- Involvement with CAPTE accreditation process
- Certified in a clinical specialization
- Credentialed Clinical Instructor from the APTA
- Experience teaching at the university level
Application Instructions All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site (https://support.interfolio.com/) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at [redacted] or [redacted].
For questions regarding this position, please contact Daniel Lee, PT, DPT, PhD, Chair of the DPT Program at [redacted]
Special Notes:Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026
Campus Description:Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
