Job DescriptionThe Director will provide leadership that drives strong operational and financial performance for the department and its practice plan, solid research productivity as measured by federally funded research, educational achievement in both Athletic Training Board of Certification (BOC) and National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) outcomes, and collaboration and teamwork among department faculty.
The position reports directly to the Dean of the Morsani College of Medicine and Executive Vice President for USF Health, and, for practice plan and service line development, to the Chief Clinical Officer of USF Health Care. This is an exciting opportunity for an education and research leader and strong mentor who will oversee the clinical, educational, and research areas of the school with a commitment to excellence in patient care and a passion for achieving ambitious goals by embracing change and leading transformation.
ResponsibilitiesThe Director will provide leadership that drives strong operational and financial performance for the department and its practice plan, solid research productivity as measured by federally funded research, educational achievement in both Athletic Training Board of Certification (BOC) and National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) outcomes, and collaboration and teamwork among department faculty.
The position reports directly to the Dean of the Morsani College of Medicine and Executive Vice President for USF Health, and, for practice plan and service line development, to the Chief Clinical Officer of USF Health Care. This is an exciting opportunity for an education and research leader and strong mentor who will oversee the clinical, educational, and research areas of the school with a commitment to excellence in patient care and a passion for achieving ambitious goals by embracing change and leading transformation.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:- Must be an athletic trainer or physical therapist who holds a current license to practice in any United States jurisdiction and is eligible for licensure in Florida.
- Must have an earned academic doctoral degree or meet CAATE/CAPTE requirements for exemption.
- Holds the rank of associate professor, professor, clinical associate professor, or clinical professor.
- Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and research funding.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor academic and clinical faculty.
- Minimum of six years of full-time higher education experience, including at least three years of full-time experience in an accredited professional education program.
- Progressive experience in a complex academic health setting and relevant experience as a clinical leader and innovator.
Preferred Qualifications:- History of recent extramural research funding or recruitment of funded researchers.
- Documented experience and accomplishments in inter-professional research and academic endeavors.
