Clinical Assistant​/Associate Professor, Division of Physical Therapy

Position Overview

Dr. X UNIVERSITY’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences invites applications for a clinical faculty member to teach in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the Assistant or Associate Professor-Clinical rank. This initial 5-year appointment is renewable in 3–5 year terms based on continued need and annual reviews. We seek candidates with physical therapy teaching and practice experience in neurology, geriatrics, clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis, pediatrics, or clinical education administration;

ideally, candidates will cover more than one area. Candidates must have appropriate educational preparation to teach within our DPT program, with a PhD, EdD, or equivalent preferred. Our clinical faculty devote most of their time to teaching and must demonstrate excellence not only as educators but also as productive scholars and committed professionals. The scholarship of discovery, integration, application, and teaching and learning are all valued for clinical faculty.

All faculty are required to participate in service to the PT division and the school, including support of activities for accreditation.

• Track:
  This is a clinical faculty position, non-tenure.
• Rank:
  Assistant or Associate Professor - Clinical.
• Language Requirements:
  English.
• Sponsorship offered.

• Teach DPT students in‑person and online in one of the identified need areas listed above.
• Contribute to our graduate programs (MS or PhD) in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
• Mentor students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Mentor students completing case study projects in the DPT program.
• Contribute to the science of the profession through a focused scholarship program.
• Contribute high‑level service to the program, School, College, University and professional organizations.
• The candidate will undertake 65% teaching, 10–25% scholarship, 10–25% service.

Required: Doctoral degree in physical therapy (or bachelor's or master's in physical therapy plus an earned academic doctorate); licensure or eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in the State of Ohio; evidence of strong teaching ability, including experience with online learning management systems; ability to mentor graduate & professional students; clinical expertise in one or more of these areas: neurology, geriatrics, clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis, pediatrics, or clinical education administration.

Desired: Earned academic doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, ScD, DHSc); ABPTS certified specialist in a relevant field of physical therapy.

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include:

• Cover letter – Please include a summary of your CV that highlights your key accomplishments, skills, and qualifications that match the job posting and three or more professional references.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Statement of Scholarship – Please describe the work you have previously completed, identify what the next steps may be and how/what they will contribute to your ongoing scholarship goals over the next 5 years.
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring – Please include the impact and influence of your scholarship and disciplinary context on your teaching. Include the teaching goals you have for yourself and for your students and how your teaching enacts these beliefs and goals.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.