Assistant​/Associate​/Professor of Physical Therapy

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Physical Therapy

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Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, non‑profit, graduate‑level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals, to create health and research support facilities, and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come.

It is the first and only private institution in Arkansas dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness, and it remains deeply committed to the surrounding community.

Fort Smith is a vibrant community of around 90,000, with a low cost of living and ample recreational opportunities. Located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley at the foothills of the Ozark mountains, the region offers hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, hang gliding, whitewater rafting, and camping, all within a short drive. The city boasts a variety of cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, an award‑winning symphony, and two historic entertainment districts.

This position is fully on‑site and requires a regular presence in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.

The faculty in the School of Physical Therapy is responsible for educating entry‑level physical therapy professionals pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Faculty members engage in scholarly activities that advance the profession, provide service to the school, university, and professional communities, and support ACHE’s mission. (Rank will be determined by qualifications and experience.)

• Support the mission, vision and goals of the College and School of Physical Therapy.
• Teach courses as assigned in the faculty member’s area of expertise.
• Maintain and develop teaching effectiveness in accordance with school standards.
• Adhere to accreditation standards.
• Provide advisement with students in accordance with school standards.
• Contribute to program and curriculum development and assessment appropriate for rank criteria.
• Meet administrative deadlines such as those for submitting course syllabi, student course evaluations, grades, and program evaluation data.
• Develop and maintain a scholarship agenda in accordance with schools and accreditation standards.
• Actively engage in service to the School, College, Community and/or Profession.
• Participate actively in assignments necessary to advance the service and/or outreach missions of the school.
• Demonstrate collegial relationships with colleagues, supervisors, support staff, and students.
• Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance.
• Maintain and uphold a professional development plan that advances the College and School and is consistent with accreditation requirements and rank criteria.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean, School of Physical Therapy or their designee.

• Post‑professional doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE‑recognized regional accrediting body.
• Demonstrated contemporary expertise in an area of teaching responsibility and knowledge of content delivery method (e.g., documentation of continuing professional development, relevant experience, faculty development plan reflecting acquisition of new content, incorporation of feedback from course evaluations).
• Demonstrated (or potential to demonstrate) ongoing scholarly achievement and research expertise.
• Expertise necessary to ensure appropriate curriculum design, content delivery, and program evaluation.

• Terminal academic degree (PhD, EdD, DSc)…