Instructor, Physical Therapy

University of North Florida, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Jacksonville, FLORIDA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Instructor, Physical Therapy
Position Number 318460
Requisition Number B08628
Position Type Faculty 9-10 Months
Class Code
Time-limited through N/A
Type of Appointment Non-Tenure-Track, Full-Time
Faculty Position Sub-Type Regular
Length of Appointment 9 months
Internal Recruitment? No
Working Hours Varies
Department Physical Therapy
Organization BROOKS COLLEGE OF HEALTH
Division Academic Affairs - DIV
College Brooks College of Health
Approved Hiring Salary Range Negotiable
Pay Basis Annually
Equal Opportunity
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General Description / Primary Purpose
The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of North Florida invites applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, 9-month non-tenure track position. Opportunities to teach over the summer may also be available. Ideal candidates will have teaching and clinical expertise in one or more of the following areas: inpatient/acute care, neurology, geriatrics, integument and wound care, leadership/management, modalities, and basic clinical skills.
The faculty to be hired will teach in their Instructor role; they may teach independently or have an opportunity to co-teach depending on their expertise and the needs of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program/curriculum. In addition to teaching, the faculty will also be responsible for student advisement/mentorship, and Department service. Faculty will also be expected to engage in scholarly activity in accordance with accreditation standards. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience.

Essential Duties


Job Function
Teaching
Percentage Of Time 90
Job Function
Department Services
Percentage Of Time 5
Job Function
Scholarly Activity
Percentage Of Time 5

Posting Detail Information


Marginal Functions
Required Qualifications
Faculty Position Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • An earned DPT degree
  • Evidence of teaching experience and content expertise, this teaching experience could include classroom teaching and/or teaching continuing education courses.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills enabling effective team dynamics
  • A current physical therapy license and/or eligibility for licensure in the state of FL
  • 5 years of clinical experience


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Evidence of academic teaching experience at the university level
  • Evidence of involvement in a professional organization at a state or national level
  • Board specialty or clinical certification
  • Evidence of leadership or administration in clinical practice
  • Clinical experience in more than one setting, including being a clinical instructor
  • Evidence of participation in scholarly activity
Departmental Requirements
N/A
Statement(s) of Understanding Definition
Background Check: This position requires a level II background check, which includes fingerprinting. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.
Responsible Employee: The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
Required Licensure or Certification
Physical Therapy license and/or eligibility for licensure in the state of FL.
Machines/Equipment used regularly
N/A
Anticipated Start Date 08/05/2024
Job Posting Date 11/13/2023
Application Review Date
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Point of Contact Information Stephanie Paige (904)620-2248
Hiring Official Pinkstaff, Sherry
Location if not Jacksonville N/A
Special Instructions
Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Stephanie Paige at (904) 620-2248, or [email protected].
Quicklink https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/25832

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