Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy, Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Arcadia University•Glenside, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a twelve-month, tenure-track faculty position with a target start date of January 4, 2027. The position requires effective teaching in musculoskeletal anatomy and related content in our highly integrated and collaborative entry-level program with hybrid and residential pathways. Student advising, scholarly productivity, and service to the Department, the University, and the profession is expected.

Requirements

Demonstrable content and practice expertise in musculoskeletal physical therapy.
Demonstrated record of or clear potential for productive scholarship.
A collaborative approach to research and education.
Academic doctorate (PhD or equivalent).
Clinical experience in area of musculoskeletal physical therapy.
Experience teaching or mentoring students in academic or clinical settings.
Eligibility to obtain a license to practice physical therapy in the state of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

Provide effective didactic instruction in musculoskeletal anatomy and related areas within the hybrid and residential Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum.
Contribute to graduate-level instruction within the PhD program and other programs as needed.
Serve as an academic advisor and mentor to students in the department's programs.
Contribute to the continued improvement of existing educational programs.
Establish and maintain a productive program of scholarship with the potential to secure extramural funding.
Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and national/international presentations.
Mentor PhD students through all stages of their graduate studies, including serving as a primary dissertation advisor.
Provide meaningful service to the Department, the College, and the University.
Engage in professional service activities at the state, national, or international level.
Coordinate the activities of the Anatomy Resource Center.
Coordinate the acquisition, preparation, care, and overall management of anatomical specimens, related materials, and equipment.
Coordinate scheduled usage of the Anatomy Resource Center with other programs on campus.
Participate in experiential learning aspects of the curriculum.
Contribute to the development of new academic, clinical, or experiential programs.
Host or contribute to occasional events for community groups to promote health science education, which may involve collaborating with other programs in the College at the graduate and undergraduate levels.