Adjoint Senior Instructor – Adjoint Assistant Professor (Open Rank)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

6d•$98,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is hiring an open-rank, part-time faculty member for its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. This 12-month appointment is .40 FTE and includes teaching, scholarship, clinical, and service responsibilities aligned with the program’s mission and philosophy and CAPTE accreditation standards. The successful candidate will have expertise in exercise science or exercise physiology, supported by clinical and teaching experience, and additional experience in acute care and/or neurological physical therapy. Experience in teaching, curriculum development, course coordination, student advising, teamwork, and scholarship is expected. Teaching responsibilities include developing curricula and delivering instruction in exercise science or exercise physiology, medical and/or neurological conditions, simulation learning and interprofessional education, and clinical reasoning. The faculty member assesses student learning, maintains course materials and records in accordance with program and CAPTE standards, advises students, mentors teaching assistants and junior lecturers, and reviews teaching methods and materials. The role also includes professional education, clinical partner training, networking, and participation in learning opportunities at other academic settings. Non-teaching time is devoted to scholarly activity and dissemination, and program and department service. Service may include the Scholarship and Awards Committee, clinical lab management, and other assigned areas. Clinical service may be possible with program approval and CU Medicine credentialing. Faculty attend program and department meetings and educational events and support accreditation activities, student ceremonies, faculty searches, and potentially student recruitment, interviews, and academic counseling. Work schedules must be flexible to accommodate course and program needs. The position is onsite in Aurora, Colorado. Appointment rank may be Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor depending on the candidate’s qualifications and demonstrated contributions. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation. The listed annual salary ranges are based on a 1.0 FTE appointment: $98,000–$112,000 for Adjoint Senior Instructor and $112,000–$125,000 for Adjoint Assistant Professor; this role is .40 FTE.

Requirements

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, or a lower-level physical therapy degree with a terminal degree such as PhD, DSc, DHS, EdD, or equivalent.
Current physical therapy license in Colorado or eligibility for licensure in Colorado, as applicable to the appointment rank.
Involvement in program, APTA state chapter, and/or national APTA activities for the Adjoint Senior Instructor rank.
At least 3 years of full-time clinical physical therapy experience for the Adjoint Senior Instructor rank.
At least 2 years of experience in a lead faculty role teaching exercise science or physiology in an entry-level DPT program for the Adjoint Senior Instructor rank.
At least 5 years of full-time clinical physical therapy experience for the Adjoint Assistant Professor rank.
At least 3 years of experience in a lead faculty role teaching exercise science or physiology in an entry-level DPT program for the Adjoint Assistant Professor rank.
Knowledge of CAPTE requirements for the Adjoint Assistant Professor rank.
Experience with interprofessional education for entry-level DPT students for the Adjoint Assistant Professor rank.
Experience conducting and organizing simulation learning experiences for students for the Adjoint Assistant Professor rank.
Experience mentoring assistants and lecturers in teaching, scholarship, and service for the Adjoint Assistant Professor rank.
Experience facilitating clinical laboratory activities in an academic setting for the Adjoint Assistant Professor rank.
Knowledge of pedagogy related to acquisition and development of clinical skills for the Adjoint Assistant Professor rank.
Ability to establish and implement a scholarship or research plan consistent with accreditation requirements and university standards for the Adjoint Assistant Professor rank.
Experience assessing student performance in traditional clinical laboratory activities and simulation learning experiences for the Adjoint Assistant Professor rank.
Experience participating in university governance, curriculum planning, and support of efficient and consistent academic practices for the Adjoint Assistant Professor rank.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels throughout the institution.
Leadership ability and effective collaboration with administrative and teaching teams.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Record of professional development or continuing education.
Graduate of an ABPTRFE-accredited residency program.
At least 2 years of experience in a lead or supporting instructional role in acute care and/or neurological physical therapy in an entry-level DPT program for the Adjoint Senior Instructor rank.
Experience using Canvas as a learning management system, including grading, video integration, and discussion boards.
Experience editing video files and integrating them into courses.
Experience using Zoom meetings features, including breakout rooms, chat, and polling.
Academic terminal degree such as PhD, EdD, DSc, or equivalent for the Assistant Professor rank.
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties certification.
At least 3 years of experience in a lead or supporting instructional role in acute care and/or neurological physical therapy in an entry-level DPT program for the Assistant Professor rank.
Record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
Experience with virtual instruction and the Canvas learning management system.
Experience with formal program evaluation practices.

Responsibilities

Develop curricula and deliver instruction in exercise science or exercise physiology, medical and/or neurological conditions, simulation learning and interprofessional education, and clinical reasoning.
Assess student learning outcomes in classroom and/or clinical laboratory settings.
Ensure course content and records of student participation and grades meet program and CAPTE standards.
Provide student advisement.
Train and mentor teaching assistants and junior lecturers.
Review teaching methods and materials and recommend improvements.
Provide education at professional conferences, facilitate training for clinical partners and affiliates, and network with others in the field.
Travel to other universities or academic settings to participate in learning opportunities and gain experience.
Contribute to an environment that promotes growth, equality, and freedom of speech.
Conduct scholarly activities and disseminate scholarship.
Provide program and department service, including committee work, clinical lab management, and other assigned duties.
Attend department and program meetings and educational events.
Support CAPTE self-study and annual accreditation activities, student ceremonies, and faculty search committees.
Potentially assist with student recruitment, interviews, and academic counseling sessions.
Potentially participate in clinical service with program approval and CU Medicine credentialing.