Assistant Professor (Physical Therapy) 12 month Appt - Tenure Track
About The Position
The Assistant Professor will provide didactic instruction in the physical therapy curriculum, with primary emphasis on teaching students to evaluate and treat patients with acute, recurrent, and chronic orthopedic/neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. Clinical expertise should include demonstrated experience in the management of musculoskeletal disorders, including the care of individuals with amputations or orthotic devices. Primary areas of instruction will include Clinical Biomechanics, Clinical Kinesiology, Orthotic and Prosthetic Patient Management, and professional and administration-related courses. The Assistant Professor will also be expected to supervise and mentor students in clinical and laboratory settings, as well as during integrated clinical experiences in the Missouri State University Physical Therapy pro bono clinic. Additional responsibilities include serving as a research advisor, supervising research advisees, contributing to curricular development, and promoting student growth in critical thinking, problem-solving, and manual skills. Prior administrative experience is required, as the role also involves assisting with program development and administration. Faculty members are further expected to engage in scholarly activity and to provide service to the department, college, university, and profession. Clinical practice opportunities are available and encouraged.
Requirements
- Clinical expertise in the management of musculoskeletal disorders, including the care of individuals with amputations or orthotic devices
- Prior administrative experience
Responsibilities
- Provide didactic instruction in the physical therapy curriculum
- Teach students to evaluate and treat patients with acute, recurrent, and chronic orthopedic/neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction
- Supervise and mentor students in clinical and laboratory settings
- Supervise and mentor students during integrated clinical experiences in the Missouri State University Physical Therapy pro bono clinic
- Serve as a research advisor
- Supervise research advisees
- Contribute to curricular development
- Promote student growth in critical thinking, problem-solving, and manual skills
- Assist with program development and administration
- Engage in scholarly activity
- Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
