Neuroscience Core Faculty - School Of Physical Therapy And Athletic Training

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The School of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at Pacific University Oregon invites applications for a 9-month, full-time faculty position in our entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The academic rank of assistant or associate professor and tenure-track options will depend on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The position is available beginning in the spring semester of the 2026/2027 academic year. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in one or more content areas including: neurology, bioethics, and business management. The primary program need is neurology, which includes neuroanatomy and neuroscience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary course instruction, with potential for guest lecture or lab opportunities
• Scholarship activities
• Student advisement
• Student capstone project direction in the entry-level DPT program
• Curriculum development
• Service at all levels of the University, including Program, School, and College, and service to the profession

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: Specific assignments are dependent upon program needs. Candidates must be committed to student-centered education as well as working cooperatively with faculty and staff in the School, College, and University.

JOB SCOPE:

Performs duties independently with minimal supervision, operating from specific and definite directions and instructions. Decisions are of a routine nature made within prescribed operating guidelines, policies and procedures. Mistakes/errors may result in work stoppage, loss of business, poor customer relations and/or damage to product, all of which can have negative financial implications for the university.