Faculty: Physical Therapy

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, within the School of Health Professions. We seek a mission-driven, dynamic, and student-centered individual with a passion for teaching, scholarship, and service within the field of Physical Therapy education.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian mission of the University and will integrate a biblical worldview into academic instruction and professional practice. All Concordia faculty are members of Christian congregations.

• Collaborate with the Program Chair and core faculty in curriculum development and review
• Teach in areas aligned with expertise. Preferred teaching responsibilities include acute care, geriatrics, integumentary, pediatrics, and/or movement science content with opportunities to teach in other areas
• Provide course coordination and assessment, including day-to-day course management
• Advise and mentor students throughout the academic program
• Participate in the CAPTE accreditation process
• Contribute to the University's scholarship expectations through:
  • Peer‑reviewed research and publication
  • Grant writing and submission
  • Creative and scholarly achievements
• Provide meaningful service to the university, department, and the physical therapy profession or similar profession
• Assist with student recruitment, orientation, and retention initiatives
• Serve on university and departmental committees
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to teach across the curriculum in both traditional and bridge DPT programs
• Demonstrated integration of faith and learning in education
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to excellence in higher education teaching
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

• A terminal academic degree such as a PhD or equivalent content specialist
• A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program (or PhD)
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in physical therapy
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin
• A demonstrated ability to meet CAPTE and university scholarly output expectations
• ABPTS certification preferred
• Higher education teaching experience
• Service to the profession at the local, state, or national level is desired

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This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Applicants should include with their online application:
letter of intent, resume, curriculum vita, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Dale Gerke, PT, MPT, ScD

Chair and Professor of the CUW Physical Therapy Program
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