Associate/Assistant Professor-Physical Therapy

Regis University • Denver, CO

2d • $88,000 - $99,360 • Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Rehabilitative and Health Sciences (SRHS) in the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions at Regis University seeks applicants for a 12-month faculty appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor. Responsibilities include teaching in assigned areas of expertise, scholarship, student advising, and service at all levels of the University. Regis University School of Rehabilitative and Health Sciences is committed to health justice, inclusion and diverse perspectives among its faculty and students. We are currently seeking faculty applicants who resonate with the university mission.

Requirements

• A current physical therapist license and be in good standing with their state's professional practice division.
• A terminal academic doctoral degree in a related field from an accredited institution preferred OR a clinical doctoral degree.
• Evidence of advanced clinical certification such as ABPTS specialization in Cardiopulmonary (CCS) or Pediatrics (PCS).
• Teaching experience in physical therapy, evidence of scholarship dissemination (peer-reviewed publication or presentation), and demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Ability to think creatively and critically, define problems, gather and establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and develop solutions and propose appropriate courses of action.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior consistent with the mission of Regis University.
• Strong understanding of technology for use, at minimum, for teaching, learning and student assessment.
• Teaching experience in physical therapy, health science or exercise science.
• Evidence of scholarship dissemination (peer-reviewed publication or presentation).
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices in teaching, scholarship, practice and/or service.
• Demonstrated skill in teaching and learning theories, instructional principles and practices, and curriculum design.
• Leadership and team building skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Project planning and priority setting capabilities.
• Knowledge of the art and science of physical therapy and the essentials of doctoral-level education.
• Knowledge of health science and/or exercise science and the essentials of health and exercises science baccalaureate education.
• Demonstrated knowledge in teaching and learning theories, instructional principles and practices, and curriculum design.
• Ability to recall procedures and policies.
• Critical thinking and strong decision-making skills essential.
• Mathematics (Counting, adding, subtracting etc.).
• Use a standard calculator, calculate percentages, basic understanding of budgeting, statistics, data, graphs, charts, and other data represented numerically.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced clinical certification such as ABPTS specialization in Cardiopulmonary (CCS) or Pediatrics (PCS).

Responsibilities

• Teach in assigned areas of expertise.
• Engage in scholarship.
• Provide student advising.
• Perform service at all levels of the University.
• Be collegial, adhere to the School Workplace Commitment, participate in shared governance at the School, College, and/or University level, and be an engaged citizen of the University through participation in the functional and ceremonial life of the institution.
• Participate in teaching, student advising, scholarship, service, and as appropriate, clinical practice.
• Develop courses, organize content, select assignments, prepare for class, conduct assessment activities including testing, provide timely notification of student progress, and assist individual students.
• Participate in overall curriculum evaluation and revision according to changes and trends in the field of physical therapy, health care, and education.
• Actively participate in student advising for the academic welfare and professional development of the students, involving meetings, electronic and personal communication with advisee students each semester.
• Be active in scholarly endeavors which contribute to the professional body of knowledge, with a hallmark of peer-review and dissemination.
• Be assigned committee duties necessary to maintain and improve University, College, School/Program operations and outcomes.
• Seek clinical practice opportunities to maintain clinical competency and remain informed regarding contemporary physical therapist practice (for those teaching clinical content).
• Attend University Commencement, All-School Meetings (ASMs), SRHS All-day meetings (RLMs), and Provost Faculty Workshop (August).
• Attend SRHS specific ceremonies (DPT faculty).
• Teach using a variety of teaching modalities.
• Develop and/or modify course structure and content for given student populations and learning environments.
• Evaluate course delivery.
• Advise students.
• Mentor faculty.
• Use Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Web-browser, personal information management software, advising, and information management software.
• Work to deadline.
• Travel by car and by airplane.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• A generous tuition benefit for employees, spouses and dependents.
• Paid Mission Leave to allow our employees to engage in acts of service or to have time for personal reflection.
• The "Gift of Time" when Regis closes between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Options for flexible work arrangements based on position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level