Doctor of Physical Therapy Faculty

About the role

The College of Saint Mary (CSM) Division of Health Professions invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenured faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank for a hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in Omaha, NE. The ideal candidate will have experience and expertise teaching cardiovascular and pulmonary, acute care, pharmacology, and pathophysiology. The DPT program is completed in 2.5 years and uses a combination of online and face-to-face learning experiences to educate future practitioners. The blended learning model allows faculty and students to live remotely from campus; however, DPT faculty must travel to and stay in Omaha for designated periods each semester.

Responsibilities

• Develop content and teach courses that emphasize examination and intervention for patients/clients with movement dysfunctions; other teaching responsibilities will be considered.
• Assist with mentoring in related areas of expertise within the CSM DPT Clinical Education Program and serve as a clinical instructor during integrated clinical education experiences.
• Develop and sustain an independent research agenda.
• Participate in curriculum development and student advising.
• Provide treatment and/or mentorship in pro bono clinics.
• Complete clinical education site visits.
• Assist with student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Participate in college and department accreditation activities.
• Provide service to the department, college, community, and the profession.
• Engage in professional service and active participation in the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Work well in a team environment, build inclusive learning communities, and be comfortable working independently.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist education program.
• Hold a terminal physical therapy degree (DPT) or a physical therapy degree with an academic terminal degree (PhD, EdD, DHSc) from an accredited institution.
• Be licensed or eligible for licensure in Nebraska.
• Be a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Have prior teaching experience in a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant education program.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist.
• Able to work with students with special needs based on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Qualifications

• Board‑certified clinical specialist or clinical physical therapy residency graduate (e.g., acute care, cardiovascular and pulmonary) preferred.
• Prior teaching experience in distance education preferred.
• Knowledge of educational management and adult learning theories and principles preferred.
• Experience and expertise teaching cardiovascular and pulmonary, acute care, pharmacology, and pathophysiology.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Problem‑solving abilities.
• Clinical reasoning.
• Organizational skills.
• Self‑assessment skills.