Faculty–Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

About the role

The faculty member role at Johnson & Wales University involves teaching, student outcomes assessment, curriculum development, student advising, and university service.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline or profession.
• Uses strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and prepares and delivers current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating manner.
• Continually assesses course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learning.
• Uses formative and summative assessments of student learning within assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomes.
• Establishes a student and advisor relationship that provides guidance with regard to program choices and career possibilities and supports student educational growth through guided decision making.
• Supports the university's outcomes initiatives by working to refine and revise course assignments and evaluation tools and leading or participating in data analysis discussions to make program and course improvements.
• Facilitates development and revision of programs and courses, assuring alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives and content, as well as university curriculum standards.
• Attends commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, department meetings, professional development programs, and other university events, as applicable.
• Supports student enrollment and retention by participating in university events, advising student clubs and organizations, and assisting with admissions activities.
• Adheres to and fulfills the responsibilities of all faculty members as outlined in the faculty manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program or a bachelor's or master’s degree from a CAPTE-accredited program with an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution.
• Five or more years of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist.
• Five or more years of clinical experience treating patients with neurological or medically complex conditions.
• Active Rhode Island physical therapy license or eligibility to obtain such licensure.

Qualifications

• Terminal academic doctoral degree or a doctoral degree in physical therapy.
• Experience teaching physical therapy education, preferably in a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
• Board certification as a Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS), Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Specialist (CCS), Oncology Clinical Specialist (OCS), or Wound Management certification.
• Clinical experience in cardiopulmonary and/or integumentary practice areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching DPT students (clinical instructor).
• Clinical experience in cardiopulmonary and/or integumentary practice areas.
• Experience in clinical settings across the continuum of care.