Faculty Instructor Adjunct

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

8h

About The Position

The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh is recruiting adjunct faculty with a strong clinical background in physical therapy to teach in its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. The faculty member will be committed to excellence in didactic and clinical education and will work with a highly productive team. The appointment is a part-time, 12-month appointment in the appointment stream at the rank of Adjunct Instructor; time commitment varies by course.

The Department is housed in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Its programs include an entry-level professional DPT degree, a post-professional Master of Science degree, a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Sciences, and the Primary Spine Practitioner and Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist certificates. The University encourages qualified candidates to contribute to the academic community through teaching, leadership, research, and/or service. The appointee is expected to take advantage of the Department’s partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Requirements

• Earned entry-level professional physical therapy degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Active physical therapy license in the United States.
• Strong clinical background in physical therapy.
• Ability to work with a highly productive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide online and in-person instruction and/or laboratory assistance.
• Collaborate with teaching faculty and leadership.
• Contribute to curriculum planning.
• Develop instructional content.
• Create assessment tools.
• Provide teaching support.
• Facilitate small-group breakout sessions and group discussions.
• Grade and evaluate student performance.
• Complete assessments.
• Proctor exams.
• Provide ancillary support services for instructors as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level