Assistant Clinical Professor Physical Therapy

The College of Health and Human Services at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Bowling Green Ohio is seeking applicants for one full-time 12-month non-tenured faculty appointment at the Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor level to serve as Core Faculty of the hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. This accelerated seven semester DPT program is a blend of online and on-campus activities which allows the faculty member to live remote to the BGSU campus. However DPT faculty members must be able to travel and stay in Bowling Green Ohio for designated time periods each semester.

Information about Program and College

BGSU DPT Program

As a Public University for the Public Good Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching research and creative activities BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas knowledge and achievements support the region state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs 17 doctoral programs and 57 masters programs. A focus on promoting research scholarship and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.

Guided by Forward BGSUs strategic plan the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fifth year in a row The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience.

The expectations for teaching effectiveness scholarship/professional activities and service are as follows:
- Teaches courses as agreed upon with the Program Director
- Enhances current teaching and mentoring activities for the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
- Develops a scholarly agenda
- Participates in university community and professional service appropriate to a university faculty member
- Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Physical Therapy Profession
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill expertise in the areas of assigned teaching
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and professionally both written and orally both online and in-person
- Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds including students administration faculty and staff
- Demonstrates the ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrates the ability to handle a wide range of responsibilities in the School of Physical Therapy

- Terminal academic doctorate (Ph.D. DSc Ed.D etc.) or a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT or tDPT).
- If the candidate is a PT they should be licensed or eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in Ohio.
- A scholarship agenda or evidence of peer reviewed publications/technical reports/grants or presentations which may include scholarship of teaching and learning.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in the areas of anatomy therapeutic exercise orthopedics neuroscience neurological practice therapeutic modalities pain science pathology physiology professional competencies evidence-based practice cardiopulmonary diagnostic imaging or physical therapy fundamentals.
- Terminal academic doctorate (PhD DSc EdD etc.).
- American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) or certification credentials appropriate for their teaching responsibilities.
- Experience teaching online courses.
- Excellent communication skills and strong computer skills to meet the needs of our online didactic instructional format.
- Team-oriented and willing to collaborate and share instructional methods and student-learning activities.
- Appreciation of evidence-based teaching integration of technology within the classroom and building a student-centered community within the online classroom.
- Knowledge of legislative regulatory legal and practice issues affecting didactic and clinical education students and the profession of physical therapy.

Application Materials Required
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of three professional references
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Statement of research interests and agenda

Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.

Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.

BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.

Application Deadline
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however for best consideration applications should be provided byNovember 15 2025.

Salary & Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with candidates experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.

Further Information
Contact the Search Committee Chair Jennifer Kish with any questions you may have:

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