Assistant / Associate Clinical Professor - Department of Physical Therapy, Movement, and Rehabilitation Sciences
About The Position
About the Opportunity We invite applications for two, 52-week non-tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate rank within the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. These faculty members have the opportunity to work closely with an interdisciplinary team of professionals throughout the School and University and across the Northeastern University Global Network. Preferred contemporary expertise includes pediatrics and/or motor control for one position and in sports rehabilitation for the other position. A strong candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach appropriate handling techniques, facilitation strategies, and clinical reasoning for movement analysis and intervention selection. New faculty will be mentored by leadership and senior faculty for career advancement and professional development. In addition, a strong and effective faculty development strategy is part of the Northeastern institutional mission. The ADVANCE Office of Faculty Development office works in conjunction with the Office of Research Development (ORD), the Office of Belonging at Northeastern Office, the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Research (CATLR), and University Decision Support (UDS) to provide programs and training to further develop and support a thriving faculty.
Requirements
- Hold an active, or able to obtain an unrestricted PT license in the state of Massachusetts.
- Hold or have advanced enrollment in a terminal degree program (PhD, EdD, ScD, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Holding one of the following ABPTS certifications is preferred: (a) Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS), (b) Neurologic Certified Specialist (NCS), or (c) Sports Certified Specialist (SCS).
- Engagement in scholarship related to areas of clinical expertise or education is preferred
- Appointment at Associate Rank requires a minimum of three years of experience in higher education teaching is preferred and evidence of scholarship agenda, including peer-reviewed publications.
Responsibilities
- Teaching courses within the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement, and Rehabilitation Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, and the Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences master’s program.
- Develop curriculum materials
- Engage in scholarship
- Offer continuing education
- Participate in departmental, college, university and professional service.
- Expertise in, or a demonstrated commitment to, working with global student populations.
- Foster external relationships that are beneficial to the program and/or that inform program development, including with professional associations, clinical placements, guest lecturers, industry leaders or program advisory board members, alums, potential donors, and partner institutions for prospective applicants to the program.
- Represent the program at department, college, and university events that relate to the viability and success of the program, such as open houses, convocation, commencement, and faculty meetings.
Benefits
- Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.
- Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
