Core Faculty Member - Doctor of Physical Therapy

Indiana Wesleyan University • Marion, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Wesleyan University invites applications for a full-time core faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program on the Marion, Indiana campus. The successful candidate should show evidence of personal faith in Jesus Christ, full agreement with the Wesleyan-Arminian theology, and commitment to liberal arts learning and the integration of Christian faith and learning.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program providing the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
• Earned academic degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc, DHS) in physical therapy or a related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice required
• Active, unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist in Indiana or immediate eligibility required
• Ability to teach and evaluate students in the specialized area of clinical expertise, cardiovascular and pulmonary preferred
• Ability to advise and motivate students
• Able to design and conduct independent or collaborative research in areas of specialization
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse communities and cultures, including colleagues who represent a variety of work and conflict resolution styles

Nice To Haves

• experience as a clinical instructor and/or faculty member in an academic institution preferred
• Active involvement in the physical therapy profession and an understanding of key issues in physical therapy education
• Previous experience in management of patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders, including teaching entry-level courses

Responsibilities

• Classroom/laboratory instruction related to the contemporary practice of physical therapy in assigned areas of expertise
• Research/scholarly activities as required by CAPTE
• Participation in advisement and mentoring of students
• Active involvement in program admissions and accreditation activities
• Service to the Program, School, and University, including committee involvement
• Active involvement in development, assessment, and revision of the DPT curriculum

What This Job Offers

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