Faculty (Ortho-Hybrid PT Pathway) - School of Health Professions (Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science)

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty member at the Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor level in the Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training. The position’s primary teaching responsibilities will focus on physical therapy students in the hybrid pathway of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. The anticipated start date is Summer 2027. The faculty member will contribute to the program’s and department’s mission and success, aligning teaching, research, and service with the University’s mission and strategic plan. The hybrid pathway aims to address unmet demand for physical therapists in rural Kansas and other medically underserved areas by making doctoral education more accessible. The role includes teaching orthopedic physical therapy and other DPT curriculum content, supporting development of the new hybrid program in accordance with accreditation standards, and supervising students in the pro bono clinic in person or via telehealth. The department offers teaching and research mentorship, strong infrastructure, and a supportive, collegial environment, with opportunities for interdisciplinary education and research. The hybrid pathway also provides research opportunities through the department’s LEARN Lab, which focuses on health professions education. Faculty must be willing to travel approximately four to six times each year to the Kansas City, Kansas campus for in-person teaching and meetings.

Requirements

Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice physical therapy in Kansas.
Practice expertise in orthopedic physical therapy.
Experience teaching didactic orthopedic courses as a core faculty member in an entry-level DPT program.
Experience with innovative classroom approaches in physical therapy education, such as distance education, flipped models, technology integration, or immersive lab sessions.

Nice To Haves

Terminal doctoral degree, such as a Ph.D., EdD, or DSc.
Experience teaching asynchronous and synchronous learning sessions and leading immersive lab sessions in a hybrid educational model.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in the current DPT program in areas aligned with contemporary expertise.
Support development of the new hybrid DPT program in accordance with accreditation standards.
Participate in department, school, and institution committees and faculty governance, and provide service to professional organizations as appropriate.
Supervise students in the pro bono clinic, in person or via telehealth.
Teach orthopedic physical therapy content and other courses in the DPT curriculum.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage begins on day one.
Dental insurance coverage begins on day one.
Vision insurance coverage begins on day one.
Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions for employees participating in a qualifying health plan.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Additional voluntary insurance plans.
Paid vacation and sick leave accruing upon hire.
Ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
Bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
Retirement program with a generous employer contribution.
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).