Associate/Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy

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Job Summary:

The School of Rehabilitative and Health Sciences (SRHS) within the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions at Regis University invites applications for a 12-month faculty appointment at the assistant or associate professor level.

The successful candidate will contribute to the School’s academic mission through teaching in areas of expertise, scholarly activity, student advising, and service to the School, College, and University.

Regis University and SRHS are committed to advancing health justice and fostering an inclusive academic community that values diverse perspectives and experiences. We seek faculty colleagues who embrace and are inspired by the University’s Jesuit mission and values and are committed to preparing students to serve others and contribute to the common good.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• •Each faculty member is expected to be collegial, adhere to the School Workplace Commitment, participate in shared governance at the School, College, and/or University level, and be an engaged citizen of the University through participation in the functional and ceremonial life of the institution. Ranked faculty members participate in teaching, student advising, scholarship, service, and as appropriate, clinical practice.
• •Teaching is a major responsibility of the faculty, and this encompasses course development, organization, selection of assignments and preparation for class, assessment activities including testing, timely notification of student progress, and assistance for individual students.
• •In addition to individual course preparation, the faculty regularly participate in overall curriculum evaluation and revision according to changes and trends in the field of physical therapy, health care, and education.
• •The faculty participate actively in student advising for the academic welfare and professional development of the students. This involves meeting(s), electronic and personal communication with advisee students each semester.
• •Faculty are expected to be active in scholarly endeavors which contribute to the professional body of knowledge. The hallmark of scholarly activities is the process of peer-review and dissemination.
• •Faculty members are assigned committee duties necessary to maintain and improve University, College, School/Program operations and outcomes.
• •Faculty members who are teaching clinical content in the curriculum are strongly encouraged to seek clinical practice opportunities to maintain clinical competency and remain informed regarding contemporary physical therapist practice.
• •Faculty attendance is expected at University Commencement, All-School Meetings (ASMs), SRHS All-day meetings (RLMs), and Provost Faculty Workshop (August). Additionally, DPT faculty are expected to attend SRHS specific ceremonies.

Qualified faculty candidates must have:

• •A current physical therapist license and be in good standing with their state's professional practice division.
• •A terminal academic doctoral degree in a related field from an accredited institution preferred OR a clinical doctoral degree. Evidence of advanced clinical certification such as ABPTS specialization in Orthopedics (OCS) or Sports (SCS) and preferred certification as Fellow in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy.
• •Teaching experience in physical therapy, evidence of scholarship dissemination (peer-reviewed publication or presentation), and demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Special knowledge, skills, abilities

General

• •Ability to think creatively and critically, define problems, gather and establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and develop solutions and propose appropriate courses of action
• •Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior consistent with the mission of Regis University
• •Strong understanding of technology for use, at minimum, for teaching, learning and student assessment.
• •Teaching experience in physical therapy, health science or exercise science
• •Evidence of scholarship dissemination (peer-reviewed publication or presentation)
• •Demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices in teaching, scholarship, practice and/or service

Skills: (Psychomotor activities needed to perform tasks)

• •Demonstrated skill in teaching and learning theories, instructional principles and practices, and curriculum design
• •Leadership and team building skills
• •Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• •Demonstrated organizational skills
• •Project planning and priority setting capabilities

Knowledge: (Body of and level of information necessary to perform a duty)

• •Knowledge of the art and science of physical therapy and the essentials of doctoral-level education
• •Knowledge of health science and/or exercise science and the essentials of health and exercises science baccalaureate education
• •Demonstrated knowledge in teaching and learning theories, instructional principles and practices, and curriculum design

Abilities: (Application of knowledge, i.e., intensity, duration, frequency of mental capabilities needed to perform tasks)

• •Teach using a variety of teaching modalities
• •Develop and/or modify course structure and content for given student populations and learning environments
• •Evaluate course delivery
• •Advise students
• •Mentor faculty
• •Use Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Web-browser, personal information management software, advising, and information management software
• •Work to deadline

Physical and Mental Aspects: (Frequency, duration, very easy to hard, essential to helpful)

• •Lifting & Carrying: Occasional lifting and carrying – essential
• •Pushing & Pulling: Access files and other materials – routine
• •Body Positions: Sits at specific desk – frequently
• Stands at presentations – frequently
• •Body Movements: Requires stooping and reaching – frequently
• •Hand Use: Able to use keyboard, computer, copier, fax, phone, and other standard office equipment; Specific courses may have additional requirements
• •Location: May require travel to other sites or off campus visits;
• •Telecommuting: Available as workload and staffing permit
• •Sense of Touch: Able to use computer and office equipment, communicate in person, and write; Specific courses may have additional requirements
• •Hearing: Able to communicate in person and on all audio devices; Specific courses may have additional requirements
• •Vision: Able to use computer and office equipment; observe people; write and read a variety of printed, handwritten, and digital materials; evaluate written, printed and digital materials; drive a car
• •Mental: Mathematics (Counting, adding, subtracting etc.)
• •Use a standard calculator, calculate percentages, basic understanding of budgeting, statistics, data, graphs, charts, and other data represented numerically
• •Ability to recall procedures and policies
• •Language Ability: (Reading, writing, speaking)
• •Strong oral and written communication skills required
• •Reasoning: (Judgment and decision making)
• •Critical thinking and strong decision-making skills essential

Other requirements: Must be able to travel by car and by airplane

This is a Full time (1.0 FTE) position. Ranked faculty are hired on FTE Faculty Contracts. Holiday and leave vary according to FTE. All leave (unpaid, professional, and service) is planned with the School in order to ensure effective year-round operation of the School’s education programs. Faculty are expected to be available during the workday 8am-5pm and on campus (vs. remote) 3/5 days per week.

Instructions to Applicants:

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