Assistant Professor - DPT NH

Open Rank Faculty Member for Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Franklin Pierce University invites applications and nominations for the position of Open Rank Faculty Member for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Manchester, New Hampshire. Franklin Pierce University seeks a collaborative faculty member that specializes in Applied Anatomy, Medically Complex Patient, Capstone supervision. Commitment to the profession of Physical Therapy, contemporary education, and the inclusive excellence of our students are fundamental to success in this position.

Reporting to the DPT-NH Program Director, the DPT Faculty member will play a key role in shaping the next generation of physical therapists. This full-time, 12-month, in person faculty position involves curriculum development, delivery, assessment, student advisement, service to the program via active committee membership, leadership in service to the university and profession, community outreach, and steady fulfillment of a scholarly agenda that will inform one's teaching and research interests.

Faculty are expected to teach short modules or lab experiences in courses outside of their assigned course load where integration of their expertise is necessary for the taxonomy of building curriculum/topic information strategically. The new faculty member will be joining a well-established in-person program that is committed to providing evidence-based educational practice.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver curriculum for assigned courses with expansion to other specified classes/labs in aligned content and expertise.
• Program assessment tasks per assigned faculty committee membership.
• Student Advising
• Provide leadership in university and professional service.
• Engage in community outreach efforts informing teaching and research interests.
• Steady contribution to scholarly activities.
• Participation in program administrative activities such as student application review, engagement in open house events.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.,
  
  D.Sc.). ABD will be considered.
• Certification and/or experience in kinesiology, pain science and imaging and diagnosis.
• Physical Therapy licensure in New Hampshire or eligibility (license obtained within 90 days of employment).
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience.
• Demonstrated effective and innovative teaching in academia (full-time or adjunct).
• Expertise in physical therapy management of patients with complex medical conditions.
• Experience in patient care management across the continuum of care.
• Willingness to travel for university-related purposes, if required.

About Franklin Pierce University:
Franklin Pierce University, founded in 1962, has empowered thousands of undergraduate and graduate students to achieve academic excellence and lead meaningful, successful lives. Drawing from our strong foundation in liberal education, FPU offers programs and educational experiences that develop essential intellectual and professional skills; promotes close connections between students, faculty members, and staff; and positions our students to realize their potential through highly personalized, financially accessible academic offerings.

Franklin Pierce encompasses a far-reaching geographic and virtual network, educating a diverse population of residential undergraduates, online learners, and full-time graduate students through our campus in Rindge, NH, at our centers in Manchester, Portsmouth, and Lebanon (NH), Goodyear, AZ, and online. FPU continues to explore new educational models and programs that build on a legacy of excellence to help students expand their knowledge, direct their passions, and graduate as qualified, engaged leaders.

At Franklin Pierce University, we believe in establishing a legacy through our unique ability to support and prepare students to thrive as leaders and engaged members of society. To do this, we know that it takes outstanding people from every background imaginable to support our mission.

About the College of Health and Natural Sciences:
The College of Health and Natural Sciences at FPU prepares physical therapists, physician assistants and nurses to meet the highest academic standards…