Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
About The Position
The Alvernia University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT) is seeking candidates for a full-time, tenure-track, faculty position. As an integral member of the core faculty, who are involved in supervising and providing patient care, qualified candidates must be a licensed physical therapist with an academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc), possess both clinical and academic teaching experience, actively pursue academic research and scholarship, and a commitment to service. Candidates should possess clinical experience and expertise in musculoskeletal or cardiopulmonary physical therapy practice. Alvernia University is a private Franciscan university located in Reading, Pennsylvania. The Department of Physical Therapy, housed in the College of Health Sciences, offers a mission-driven curriculum that is learner-directed, professionally based, service-oriented, and competency-driven. The Department and University are committed to developing graduates who are prepared "To Learn, To Love, and To Serve" through the integration of classroom, real-world and service-based learning. This student-centric academic environment offers faculty vibrant teaching and learning facilities, including a state-of-the-art research laboratory, virtual anatomy lab, and clinical labs and classrooms.
Requirements
- Licensed physical therapist
- Academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc)
- Clinical and academic teaching experience
- Clinical experience and expertise in musculoskeletal or cardiopulmonary physical therapy practice
Responsibilities
- Supervising and providing patient care
- Actively pursue academic research and scholarship
- Commitment to service
Benefits
- Robust Health Coverage: Choose from three offered medical plans, plus dental and vision.
- Financial Security: Enjoy University-paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability, with options for short-term disability and supplemental coverage for you and your family (including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans). Flexible spending accounts are also available.
- Exceptional Retirement: Start saving immediately with our 403(b) Retirement Plan. You'll get 100% immediate vesting, a University gift contribution, and a generous match up to 5% of your deferrals.
- Time Off: Take advantage of 18 paid holidays each year.
- Invest in Your Future: Enjoy tuition remission benefits for yourself and your dependents.
- On-Campus Wellness: Benefit-eligible employees on our main campus receive free access to our Medical & Counseling Center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
