Assistant Professor of Pediatric Physical Therapy

Belmont University•Belmont, CA

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About The Position

Belmont University is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Physical Therapy to serve as the lead faculty member in pediatric content. The position is in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and is tenure-track and full-time. The faculty member teaches in the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program and completes the equivalent of 18 workload hours per academic year. The role also includes student advising and mentoring, scholarly activity, professional development, university and departmental service, and participation in a local church and the community. The successful candidate will support Belmont University’s mission and vision through teaching, research, and service. They will follow relevant university and department policies, manage the online grading system, submit textbook orders on time when applicable, and maintain regular office hours. The selected candidate must pass a background check satisfactory to the University. Belmont University participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Knowledge and skill in pediatric physical therapy.
Demonstrated capacity to engage in high-quality scholarly activity.
Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate students.
Skilled in using computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
Ability to learn relevant sections of Canvas and BannerWeb.
Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning.
Ability to interact professionally with students, other educators, educational institution representatives, and the general public.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of Belmont University’s programs and services.
Interest and ability to collaborate on course design and teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
Preferred academic doctorate or DPT with ABPTS Pediatric Specialty Certification (PCS).
Eligible for a Tennessee Physical Therapy license.
At least 4 years of clinical experience with pediatric patients and/or teaching experience.
Successful completion of a background check satisfactory to the University.

Nice To Haves

Preferred academic doctorate or DPT with ABPTS Pediatric Specialty Certification (PCS).

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead faculty member in pediatric content.
Complete the equivalent of 18 workload hours per academic year.
Teach in the entry-level DPT program.
Advise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects.
Engage in activities supporting the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college.
Participate in departmental and university committee work.
Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
Participate in a local church and the community.
Abide by relevant university and department procedures and policies.
Manage the online grading system.
Submit book orders in a timely manner when textbooks are required.
Maintain regular office hours.