Full-Time Clinical Faculty: Physical Therapy (12-month)
Full-Time Clinical Faculty: Physical Therapy (12-month)
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Overview:
Quinnipiac Universitys School of Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time open-rank clinical core faculty to develop and serve within the CAPTE accredited Quinnipiac University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. This full-time 12-month position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the next generation of physical therapists while advancing your own career in a supportive innovative academic environment.
In this role you will have a designated scholarly agenda and service responsibilities relative to the strategic plan of the PT Department and aligned with individual interests. Teaching responsibilities include instruction of entry-level DPT students in the orthopedic content area of the curriculum.
This position is expected to begin in January 2026.
About the School/Program:
The School of Health Sciences is home to approximately 100 full-time faculty and professional staff and enrolls over 2120 students across over 22 graduate and undergraduate academic offerings. The school is organized into 7 departments offering undergraduate majors in biomedical sciences health sciences radiologic sciences medical microbiology & Immunology and diagnostic medical sonography and graduate majors in physician assistant studies occupational therapy physical therapy social work biomedical sciences pathologists assistant and cardiovascular perfusion. Our school provides excellence in education scholarship and community engagement with a mission grounded in our commitment to producing skilled and compassionate graduates creating pioneering research and partnering with our communities to advance the health and well-being of people and communities. Through unique and distinctive academic programs interdisciplinary collaboration immersive learning experiences and student-centeredness that we empower students to deliver compassionate care create innovation through research and catalyze change in dynamic health fields. Our emphasis on evidence-based medicine critical thinking and interprofessional skills equips our graduates to make impactful and inclusive contributions to their all our endeavors we are guided by a commitment to innovation accountability excellence and social responsibility as we aspire to be a first-choice school of excellence and a global leader in fostering new knowledge improving healthcare and increasing health equity.
About Quinnipiac:
Quinnipiac University is a private coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business Communications Education Computing and Engineering Health Sciences Law Medicine Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey a three-time defending national champion womens rugby team and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our womens basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Reviews The Best 388 Colleges. The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners attraction of diverse communities development of innovative corporate partnerships and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information please visit . Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok and X.
Responsibilities:
- Support the mission vision values and strategic goals of Quinnipiac University and the School of Health Sciences and the DPT program
- Develop implement and monitor teaching strategies and course design to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of instruction in meeting departmental and DPT Program accreditation requirements with specific focus in areas of expertise or various assigned courses of the curriculum
- Cultivate a scholarly agenda related to clinical outcomes population health or scholarship of teaching and learning related to area of expertise
- Contribute to the ongoing quality improvement of the DPT Program Department of Physical Therapy and School of Health Sciences through balanced workload of teaching scholarship and service
- Engage and seek professional development aimed at driving the mission and vision of the DPT Program and PT Department
Education Requirements:
- Applicants must hold a minimum of a clinical doctorate DPT from CAPTE accredited program.
Qualifications:
- Candidates must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the State of Connecticut an active member of APTA and have a minimum of 5 years of documented experience as a physical therapist
- Evidence of strong teaching skills and use of instructional technology in area of contemporary expertise
- Evidence of ability to establish a scholarly agenda (e.g. scholarship of application discovery integration or teaching) through peer-reviewed publication presentations or ongoing scholarly endeavors
- Commitment to community engagement and professional advocacy through teaching service and scholarship
- Contribute to inclusive excellence of the academic community
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds
Preferred qualifications include:
Post-professional research doctoral degree (PhD EdD DSc etc.) awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. ABD will be considered with record of teaching scholarship and service
Clinical practice in orthopedic rehabilitation or OCS SCS is highly desired.
Volunteer service to a professional organization which has application to physical therapy
Mentorship experience in student capstone/research project(s) in a physical therapy program
Special Instructions to Applicants:
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume and a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the position requirements & demonstrated commitment to intentional leadership that values individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community.
Employment Type
Full-Time
