Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY • Kansas City, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Rockhurst University’s Department of Physical Therapy and Exercise Science seeks a faculty member with knowledge and experience in a specialty area of practice, especially neuromuscular and/or musculoskeletal conditions. This is an 11-month, tenure-track faculty position. Teaching, scholarship, and service expectations depend on the applicant’s experience and background. The position reports directly to the Physical Therapy Program Director and may occasionally involve supervising graduate assistant students in tasks related to department operations.

Faculty help physical therapy students develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to practice as licensed physical therapists in any practice setting, while contributing to the department’s operation. The role includes teaching, scholarship, and service to the department, university, profession, and community, as well as other duties consistent with the employee’s skills and qualifications as required by the University.

Rockhurst University is a Catholic and Jesuit university founded in 1910, with approximately 3,000 students and more than 50 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. Its Doctor of Physical Therapy program emphasizes active learning, close faculty-student interactions, service, advocacy, and leadership. Faculty have relationships with community partners that support community-based service learning and clinical practice opportunities. The position remains open until filled; rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications. Salary range is undisclosed.

Requirements

• Possess a terminal academic degree (e.g., Ph.D., EdD, DSci, DHSci) or Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the time of appointment, with clinical expertise in an area of practice.
• Have teaching experience in a physical therapy or physical therapist assistant program, as an adjunct and/or core faculty member.
• Have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to developing outstanding physical therapists who are ethical, inclusive, competent, and compassionate professionals.
• Be eligible for or currently possess a physical therapist license.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States; the University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

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.
• Knowledge and experience in a specialty area of practice, especially neuromuscular and/or musculoskeletal conditions.

Responsibilities

• Teach students and help them acquire the didactic and practical knowledge and skills necessary 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.
• Occasionally supervise graduate assistant students in tasks related to department operations.
• Perform other duties consistent with skills and qualifications as required by the University in support of the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree