Part-Time Faculty Physical Therapy

Overview

Job Title: Part-Time Faculty Physical Therapy

Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job : 291895

About Us: Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Summary: The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a part-time faculty in Physical Therapy. This position will support and teach integumentary care in the entry-level DPT program and the Post-Professional DPT students. Part time faculty are expected to co-teach in integumentary care, mentoring physical therapy students. Part-time faculty will deliver instruction using lectures, demonstrations, case presentations and class discussions along with laboratory sessions for practical skill development.

The course is designed as a clinical applications course and will include laboratory work on peri-wound and wound assessment, debridement, dressings, and therapeutic interventions. A record of teaching the pathophysiology of wounds and burns; the rehabilitation of patients with related acute and sub-acute diseases that require skilled and intermediate care.

The University of North Georgia will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visas until further notice

• Provide on-site instruction in DPT courses, primarily in the areas of physical therapy assessment and problem solving for patients with multiple impairments and medical co morbidities needing physical therapy intervention.

• Degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE accredited program. Doctoral degree in PT or Terminal Academic degree makes a strong candidate.
• The successful candidate will have a current Georgia PT license and will have practiced clinic physical therapy for more than five years.

• ABPTS certification is preferred.
• Academic teaching experience and clinical management make a strong candidate.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2. More details can be found online without direct links here.

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia.

More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found here.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
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