Job Summary
The Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences Department seeks to hire a nontenure track faculty position on a 12 month appointment. This position will report to the Department Chair.
Essential Functions
- As a core Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program faculty member this individual will teach in the DPT program participate in admissions interviews advise DPT students and contribute to their success maintain a scholarly agenda that meets accreditation guidelines participate in curriculum review and provide service to the department college andor University. Teaching in other college or university programs is possible. Opportunities for clinical practice exist with Drexel University Physical Therapy Services. Faculty responsibilities are otherwise governed by Drexel Universitys nontenure track faculty policy and the workload policies of the College of Nursing & Health Professions and Drexel University. All Drexel physical therapy faculty are expected to maintain physical therapy licensure in Pennsylvania and APTA membership.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- PhD or Doctorate in Physical Therapy Rehab Sciences or related field
- At least 5 years of experience in physical therapy clinical practice or education
- Physical therapy licensure in the State of Pennsylvania or eligibility for licensure
- Commitment to excellence in physical therapy teaching and education
- An evidenceinformed focus and growth mindset
- Strong communication skills and evidence of productivity working with teams of people
- Commitment to the mission vision values and direction of the PTRS department College of Nursing & Health Professions and Drexel University
- APTA membership or willingness to become a member of the APTA on hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching experience in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program
- Expertise that complements the PTRS faculty and faculty in the CNHP/Drexel University
- Postprofessional degree or interest in obtaining one (i.e. PhD EdD DHSc DSc ScD) andor board certification in a physical therapy specialty
- Content expertise in acute care cardiopulmonary rehabilitation neurorehabilitation geriatrics neuromusculoskeletal rehabilitation anatomy exercise science and population health. Applications are welcome from strong candidates across all physical therapy content areas.
- Board certification in a physical therapy specialty
- Engaged or interested in becoming actively engaged in the APTA and its academies
Physical Requirements
- Typically sitting at a desk/table
Location
- University City Philadelphia PA
Additional Information
This is a fulltime Faculty position classified as Exempt. The salary offered is based on the successful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity review.
For information about benefits please review Drexels FullTime Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or PartTime Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
Candidates are required to submit Teaching Philosophy in relation to Clinical Education
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Interested candidates with questions or concerns should contact:
Sara Tomaszewski. PT DPT OCS
Chair PTRS NonTenure Track Faculty Search Committee
Required Experience:
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