Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy (73227)

About Walsh University

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about contributing to a private, faithfully Catholic institution of higher learning and serving the common good. Walsh University promotes academic excellence, an engaged community, and a commitment to helping students discover their life purpose. Grounded in values of faith, excellence, integrity, service, and community, Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Summary

This is a fully on-campus role, where we do our work in community with colleagues, students, and campus partners

Walsh University is seeking a core faculty member for its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. We're looking for a collaborative educator to join a team focused on developing leaders who serve the needs of society and the profession.

What We're Looking For

• An energetic individual with clinical or academic research and/or teaching experience in evidence-based practice, research methodology, foundational examination/intervention coursework, and/or health systems management.
• The flexibility to complement our existing faculty and teaching needs.

This is a 12-month with rank and salary commensurate with experience. The role centers on teaching, scholarship, and service:

• Teaching: Instruction and student assessment in assigned courses
• Scholarship & Assessment: Individual or collaborative scholarship agenda and Course/program assessment, plus accreditation activities
• Service & Governance: Academic advising, program and university governance, and participation in strategic planning and implementation

The faculty member reports to the Chair of the Physical Therapy Program and helps advance the mission and vision of both the program and the University.

About the Program

Our DPT Program is housed within the College of Health Sciences, alongside graduate programs in Counseling/Human Development, Exercise Physiology, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy; and undergraduate programs in social, behavioral and health sciences. We actively promote collaboration across the College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead course delivery within your area of expertise, including content delivery and assessment of student learning
• Communicate and organize effectively, working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students within the program and across the University
• Evaluate students to determine readiness to progress in the curriculum
• Teach assigned courses throughout our 12-month program
• Maintain professional service through active membership in a professional society (e.g., APTA)
• Participate in independent or collaborative scholarly activities, including the design, implementation, and completion of work disseminated through presentations or publications

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Performance of duties will include movement within a classroom for student instruction.
• Performance of duties may include prolonged stationary position at a desk.
• Regularly looking at computer screens and working on a keyboard and mouse.
• Classroom management.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying equipment or moving educational materials.
• The work environment is primarily indoors.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Please submit:

• Cover letter describing your alignment with the mission of the program and University
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Statement of educational philosophy
• Contact information for three references

Questions may be directed to Dr. Christine McCallum, Chair Search Committee, cmccallum@walsh.edu

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must demonstrate an understanding the Walsh University Statement of Faith and a commitment to support the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University in accordance with Ex Corde Ecclesiae and the Catholic intellectual tradition. Must also possess the following:

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

The ideal candidate will possess the following.

Education

An earned terminal academic degree (DHSc, EdD, or PhD) combined with a professional physical therapy degree (BS/MS PT or DPT)

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of clinical rehabilitation experience
• Teaching experience
• Involvement in a professional society
• Interest in collaboratively pursuing grant funding to support scholarly work

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical rehabilitation experience
• Classroom or lab instruction experience with graduate students, particularly DPT students
• Involvement in professional community development activities