Faculty​/Leadership DPT College of Nursing and Health Care Professions

Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private, non‑denominational Christian university located in Phoenix, AZ. The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions is seeking a full‑time faculty/leadership member for its Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. This full‑time faculty/leadership position requires presence on the Phoenix campus and is not a remote position.

• Deliver instruction to students, stimulate class discussions, and provide feedback on examinations and assignments.
• Remain current with new trends and developments in your field of expertise.
• Assess and report on program metrics—including faculty workload, scholarly productivity, student satisfaction, program graduates, graduation rates, and enrollments—to assure program goals are being met.
• Develop and provide instruction consistent with the University’s course load requirements, incorporating current teaching methodologies, technologies, and trends.
• Engage students in the classroom to stimulate discussions for collective learning and mentor them outside classroom hours.
• Incorporate research resources and experiential activities to support course objectives, lectures, and learning outcomes.
• Assess student performance in areas such as progress, professional behaviors, and academic standing in accordance with the University’s assessment practices and accreditation standards.
• Assist with curriculum design and development, and advocate for changes to programs, curriculum, and teaching methodologies/pedagogies.

• Active, unencumbered PT license in the State of Arizona.
• Academic doctoral degree:
  PhD or EdD.
• Minimum of six years full‑time higher‑education experience.
• Minimum of three years full‑time experience as a core faculty member in a CAPTE‑accredited entry‑level physical therapist education program.
• Experience in administration, management and leadership.
• Experience in educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, outcome assessment, fiscal management, program evaluation, assessment and curriculum development.
• Prior engagement at the academic or institutional level.
• Evidence of involvement in your professional area (e.g., membership in professional organizations, presentations, research and/or publications).
• Provides a positive example to faculty and students by supporting the University’s Mission, Doctrinal Statement, and Ethical Position Statement.

• Full benefits portfolio, including a tuition package and professional development allowance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K savings plan.
• Generous time‑off plan and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.
• Free covered parking.
• Free on‑site gyms on campus.
• Educational tuition discount program for employees, spouses, and dependent children.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty, and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment screening activities, including a background check.

Location:

GCU Main Campus – Phoenix, AZ.

Schedule:

Full‑time.

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