Faculty - School of Health Professions (Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science)

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, KS

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Kansas Medical Center KUMC) is seeking a full-time 12-month) faculty member to join our team in the Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training PTRSAT) to teach courses in a new hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT) pathway. This program expansion was approved by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education CAPTE) in November 2024 and the first cohort of students started in May 2025. This newly created faculty position is designated as a non-tenure track position at the Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will have experience in online/hybrid instruction in a physical therapy program and excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively as part of a remote/hybrid team. This position includes teaching content in neurologic, cardiopulmonary, pediatric, or other courses in the DPT curriculum. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for activities that contribute to the program and department's mission and success, ensuring alignment with the University's mission and strategic plan as it pertains to teaching, research, and service. The purpose of this hybrid pathway for our DPT program is to address the unmet need for PTs in rural Kansas and other medically underserved areas by providing an accessible approach to DPT education that empowers students to invest in their local communities while benefitting from the remarkable value of an established, top-ranked public program. Questions should be addressed to the search committee co-chairs, Dr Rebecca Bliss [email protected] and Dr Scarlett Morris [email protected]. About the Department: The Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training PTRSAT) is one of the largest departments in the School of Health Professions located on the medical campus in urban Kansas City, KS. The PTRSAT department houses a nationally recognized Doctor of Physical Therapy program ranked #10 nationwide, and #6 for DPT programs at public institutions), a well-established PhD in Rehabilitation Science program, and a newly developed Master of Science in Athletic Training program. The location and environment at KUMC provide excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary and interprofessional education and research collaborations. The PTRSAT department provides strong departmental support and infrastructure, including teaching and research mentorship, along with a supportive and collegial work environment. Researchers in the PTRSAT Department are at the forefront of advancing knowledge in rehabilitation and lifestyle interventions, motor control and mobility, and health professions education. The hybrid pathway will provide exciting research opportunities within the department's LEARN Lab, a collaborative group focused on advancing research in health professions education. About the University: The School of Health Professions has exemplary collaborative teaching and research opportunities. Over the last five years, the School of Health Professions research portfolio has more than doubled in research funding, and we are positioned to continue this trajectory. The KUMC campus is a large urban academic medical center with numerous resources, centers and institutes, and affiliation with the University of Kansas Health System. KUMC is known for a collaborative, interprofessional emphasis, and we are dedicated to pushing the frontiers of health and improving the quality of life for people and populations within the community, state, nation, and globe. There are many opportunities for growth and solution-oriented research in KUMC's multiple research centers and institutes. For instance, KUMC is one of the few universities to house a National Institute on Aging designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, a National Cancer Institute designated Cancer Center as well as a National Institutes of Health funded Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Additionally, the Zamierowski Institute for Experiential Learning is a hotbed of health care simulation supporting innovative instruction and research. About the Area: Kansas City KC) is home to the KUMC campus. The relaxed, family-friendly metropolitan environment of KC metro area offers a unique combination of low-cost of living, top tier public school districts, a nationally recognized arts e.g., Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art) and music e.g., jazz) scene, and much more. KC is known for its friendly people, delicious barbeque, and great sports teams at both the professional and collegiate level e.g., Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, KC Current, KU Jayhawks). The KC area is ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S.

Requirements

Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice physical therapy in Kansas.
Experience as a core faculty member in a DPT program
Experience with innovative classroom approaches in PT education (e.g., active learning strategies, integration of educational technology, learner-centered pedagogy, evidence-informed curriculum design, etc.)
Resume
Cover Letter
Letter of teaching statement
References (3)

Nice To Haves

Terminal doctoral degree (such as Ph.D., EdD, Dsc, etc).
Experience with teaching and leading immersive lab sessions in a hybrid DPT program.
Experience teaching didactic neurologic, cardiopulmonary, or pediatric courses in a entry-level DPT program

Responsibilities

Assist with teaching courses within the current DPT program in alignment with contemporary expertise.
Support the development of a new hybrid DPT program following accreditation standards.
Participate on department, school, and institution committees and faculty governance, service to professional organization as appropriate.

Benefits

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

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