Faculty – School of Physical Therapy – Neuromuscular

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deliver, and assess didactic, laboratory, and experiential learning activities in a hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum using synchronous and asynchronous instructional methodologies.
• Develop and maintain high-quality online learning materials, including recorded lectures, learning modules, interactive activities, and assessments that support student achievement of course and program outcomes.
• Maintain regular and substantive interaction with students through virtual office hours, discussion forums, video conferencing, electronic communication, and other approved methods.
• Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria.
• Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Participate in service activities; serve on committees; serve on regional, state, or national organization committees and volunteer activities; represent the program and University in/at community functions; attend School and institutional activities such as Commencement and ceremonies; and support student activities such as health fairs and service projects.
• Participate in scholarship resulting in conference presentations, publishable manuscripts, peer-reviewed instructional materials, or other outcomes consistent with expectations for scholarly activities described in the Faculty Manual.
• Use the University’s learning management system and other instructional technologies to facilitate student learning, monitor engagement, assess performance, and provide timely feedback.
• Advise and assist students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms.
• Participate in planning, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of on-campus laboratory immersions and other intensive face-to-face learning experiences.
• Provide service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment.
• Attend and participate in monthly School and Department meetings, University ceremonies, and other major events, and serves as a member of University, School and/or Department committees, as assigned.
• Contribute to periodic reviews and revisions of departmental course offerings.
• Maintain advanced knowledge in discipline and areas of expertise.
• Build and maintain relationships with professional organizations involved with the healthcare sector.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program, with a minimum of 1 year of post-doctoral clinical experience. They should have a strong commitment to teaching, service, and scholarship, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to teach in a hybrid format. Proficiency in using educational technology tools is required. The position requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.