Assistant / Associate Professor, Physical Therapy

Open Date

4 / 19 / 2024

Classification

Faculty, Tenure Track

Department

Rehabilitation Sciences

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Exempt

System Job Title

Assistant / Associate Professor

Description

SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director and Associate Dean of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences

SUPERVISION EXERCISED : N / A

POSITION SUMMARY : Twelve-month, full time, tenure-track or clinical faculty Assistant or Associate professor position. Primary teaching will occur in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum.

Preference will be given to candidates who have expertise in the area of anatomy, physiology, acute and / or cardiopulmonary care.

Candidates who hold other board specialty certifications, other than orthopedics, will also be considered. The majority of teaching will be in-person, on-campus.

Additional responsibilities include mentoring graduate research, maintaining a scholarly agenda, and actively engaging in School, College, and University-level service.

Start date is negotiable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Teach in the DPT program.
• Teach in undergraduate Health Science major (only as needed).
• Course Development (as needed).
• Coordination of curriculum in the individuals area(s) of expertise.
• Maintain active scholarship agenda (tenure track appointments only).
• Student advising.
• Service to the DPT program, School, College, University, profession and community.
• Demonstrate and promote inclusive practices to support diverse learners in a way that contributes to student success and promotes equity in opportunities for achievement.
• Faculty in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences and the College of Health are expected to collaborate in team-teaching within the program(s), participate in interprofessional education across the School and College, and assist in all aspects of program design, development, implementation, assessment, and administration.

Application is open until filled.

All positions are subject to budget availability.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Earned research doctorate (e.g. PhD, EdD, DSc, DHS) is required.
• Current Pennsylvania license or eligible for PA licensure as physical therapist.
• Contemporary expertise in any of the following clinical areas : acute care, cardiopulmonary care, anatomy, physiology, or board certification in other physical therapy specialties (other than orthopedics).
• Evidence of successful teaching experience at the college level preferred.
• Evidence of an established scholarly agenda preferred.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in higher education.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

TO APPLY : Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter, curriculum vita and statement of teaching philosophy to their online application by clicking "Apply Now".

Please attach documents as a PDF file.

If you have any questions, please contact the search committee chair, Mary Anne Riopel, Program Director of DPT [email protected]

Review of the applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.

SCHOOL, COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY & FACILITIES : The School of Rehabilitation Sciences houses an undergraduate program in Health Sciences (BS), graduate programs in Athletic Training (MSAT & DAT), Occupational Therapy (MSOT & PP-OTD), Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP & SLPD) and a Physical Therapy (DPT) graduate program.

The vision for the School is to develop collaborative, interprofessional programs within a single academic unit. By combining an entrepreneurial spirit and a unique curricular structure, students and faculty are able to engage with one another across disciplines in a truly interprofessional educational environment modeled toward best practices in the clinical setting.

This collaborative environment is designed to foster student learning and engagement while avoiding the traditional discipline specific silos that impede learning.

Moravian University has state-of-the-art facilities to accommodate the growing health sciences programs. The School of Rehabilitation Sciences is housed in the newly renovated Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Center.

Additionally, students have access to resources in the Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz Center for Health Sciences. Both buildings house cutting-edge technology for student education.

At Moravian University, we are committed to our mission to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change.

To achieve these ideals, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Job candidates and prospective members of our community are expected to engage, communicate, and collaborate across diverse cultural, social, and academic backgrounds.

Additionally, faculty and staff should demonstrate the ability to adapt andragogical or professional methods to the lived experiences and cultural backgrounds of students and colleagues.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

Pursuant to the ADA, Moravian University will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their position, except when doing so would cause an undue hardship for the University.

Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through documentation review and an interactive process that includes the employee's supervisor.

Requests for accommodation or questions about this process should be directed to Human Resources at [email protected] or 610.

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About the Organization

Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else : personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation's history.

Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742.

Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement.

Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success.

EOE Statement

Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging individuals from under-represented populations to apply. EOE

This position is currently accepting applications.