Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
About The Position
Rockhurst University’s Department of Physical Therapy and Exercise Science invites applicants with knowledge and experience in a specialty area of practice, especially neuromuscular and/or musculoskeletal conditions, for an 11-month tenure-track faculty position. Teaching, scholarship, and service expectations depend on the applicant’s experience and background. Faculty help physical therapy students develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to practice as licensed physical therapists in any setting and contribute to the department’s operations. The position reports to the Physical Therapy Program Director and may occasionally supervise graduate assistant students performing department-related tasks. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program offers innovative teaching through active learning, close faculty-student interactions, and a mission focused on service, advocacy, and leadership. Faculty maintain relationships with community partners that support community-based student service learning and clinical practice opportunities for interested faculty. The position includes teaching, scholarship, service to the department, university, profession, and community, and other duties consistent with the employee’s skills and qualifications. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications. The position remains open until filled.
Requirements
- Possess a terminal academic degree (e.g., Ph.D., EdD, DSci, DHSci) or Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the time of appointment.
- Clinical expertise in an area of practice.
- Experience teaching in a physical therapy or physical therapist assistant program, as an adjunct and/or core faculty member.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Commitment to developing outstanding physical therapists who are ethical, inclusive, competent, and compassionate professionals.
- Eligible for or currently hold a physical therapist license.
Nice To Haves
- Board Certified Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties or another certified agency.
- Record of scholarship and a defined scholarly agenda.
- Record of service to the profession or community.
- Commitment to interprofessional collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Teach students and help them acquire the didactic and practical knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective physical therapy practice.
- Contribute to the body of knowledge in physical therapy and higher education through scholarship.
- Serve the department, university, profession, and community.
- Contribute to the overall operation of the department.
- May occasionally supervise graduate assistant students in department-related tasks.
- Perform other duties consistent with skills and qualifications as required by the University.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
