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Position Title Teaching or Tenure Track Faculty Position - Doctor of Physical Therapy Program - Erie, PA Posting Number F234P Division School of Health Professions Department Col.Health Professions & Sci. Location Erie, Pa Position Summary
Gannon University, a Catholic university, includes a collaborative and dynamic faculty that prepares motivated students intellectually, professionally and personally for leadership roles in their careers, society and church. This full-time, 12-month faculty position for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program located at the Erie, Pennsylvania campus is available to begin July 1, 2026. Teaching track or tenure track appointment is available. Rank will be determined according to university standards at the time of employment. Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites members of underrepresented groups to apply.
Responsibilities: Gannon University is committed to excellence in student-centered learning with an emphasis on student learning outcomes. The faculty works collaboratively to deliver a professional education, advise students, participate in scholarly engagement within the Boyer Model of Scholarship, and provide interactive teaching and learning styles. The University's excellent faculty also engages in professional, University and community service. The DPT Program in Erie, PA is a full-time 33-month program, which has a 30+-year history of preparing students for a successful career in the PT profession. The curriculum is provided in a problem-oriented, system-based competency format, emphasizing evidence-based practice, generalist clinical skills and community health. The program has had continuous CAPTE accreditation since its founding in 1992 and includes a cohesive and stable faculty of nine full-time physical therapists and a supportive clinical community allowing a positive environment for teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities. The DPT Program has advanced technology for gait analysis, balance rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging available. Interprofessional collaboration is in place with other health professions within the college. Student-managed pro-bono clinics allow collaboration with clinical partners and the community to provide clinical and wellness services to student athletes, children, and adults with mobility needs.
Required Qualifications Education/Experience Requirements: Qualified candidates will possess a post-professional doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DHS, DSc, etc., or ABD). A post-professional doctoral degree in progress with a defined completion date will also be acceptable. The candidate's content expertise will be used to assign teaching load. Additional requirements include greater than three years of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist, three years of clinical teaching as a clinical instructor, and/or site coordinator of clinical education.
License: Must be eligible for Pennsylvania state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Rank: In accordance with the University's standards, the Provost and Vice President for Student Experience will award initial rank at the time of employment.
University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University's inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its strong liberal arts foundation that supports exemplary professional education programs.
Required Qualifications
Education: Post-professional doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DHS, DSc, etc., or ABD). A post-professional doctoral degree in progress with a defined completion date will also be acceptable.
Experience: Greater than three years of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist; three or more years of effective clinical teaching experience as a clinical instructor or teaching in a DPT program;
License: Must be eligible for Pennsylvania PT licensure.
University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University's inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its strong liberal arts foundation that supports exemplary professional education programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior teaching experience in a DPT Program.
Research experience.
Physical Demands
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy academic environment.
Tenure Status Tenure Track Position Type Regular Faculty Employment Status Full-Time Position Length 12M Credits Per Year 24 (tenure track) or 27 (teaching track)
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