ABOUT ARKANSAS COLLEGES OF HEALTH EDUCATION

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, non-profit, graduate-level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s service-driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come. ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness, and maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-professional doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized regional accrediting body.
• Demonstrated contemporary expertise in an area of teaching responsibility and knowledge of content delivery method (e.g. documentation of continuing professional development, relevant experience, faculty development plan reflecting acquisition of new content, incorporation of feedback from course evaluations).
• Demonstrated (or potential to demonstrate) ongoing scholarly achievement and research expertise.
• Expertise necessary to ensure appropriate curriculum design, content delivery, and program evaluation.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Terminal academic degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) highly desirable.
• Licensed as a physical therapist or eligible for license by the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy.
• Professional Doctoral degree and advanced clinical certification such as OCS, NCS, PCS, SCS or FAAOMPT also highly desired.
• Two years prior teaching experience at the graduate level.
• Demonstrated leadership and productivity in the areas of clinical or professional service, scholarly activity, and/or physical therapy education.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate a breadth and depth of knowledge in an area(s) of physical therapy education, practice, and/or research appropriate for rank.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the delivery of physical therapy education in the classroom/laboratory and in practice settings for students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of varied educational delivery formats.
• Demonstrate ability to mentor students.
• Demonstrate leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Display professionalism for the university in all communication and interaction.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures set forth by ACHE.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY ABILITIES

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
• May require significant travel or work away from campus.
• Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.
• Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
• Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
• Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.
  If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability or any other reason, please contact Vicki Broadaway, Human Resources Manager, at 479.308.2287 or vickie.broadaway@achehealth.edu.
  Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer

• Support the mission, vision and goals of the College and School of Physical Therapy.
• Teach courses as assigned in the faculty member’s area of expertise.
• Maintain and develop teaching effectiveness in accordance with school’s standards.
• Adhere to accreditation standards.
• Provide advisement with students in accordance with school’s standards.
• Contribute to program and curriculum development and assessment appropriate for rank criteria.
• Meet administrative deadlines such as those for submitting course syllabi, student course evaluations, grades, and program evaluation data.
• Develop and maintain a scholarship agenda in accordance with schools and accreditation standards.
• Actively engage in service to the School, College, Community and/ or Profession.
• Participate actively in assignments necessary to advance the service and/or outreach missions of the school.
• Demonstrate collegial relationships with colleagues, supervisors, support staff, and students.
• Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance.
• Maintain and uphold a professional development plan that advances the College and School and is consistent with accreditation requirements and rank criteria.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean or their designee.