Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Belmont University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Nashville, TENNESSEE
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!


Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at Belmont University. 

Employment Type 

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time

Department

Physical Therapy

Hours 

N/A


Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:		 

The School of Physical Therapy at Belmont University is seeking applications for a 10-month full-time tenure-track faculty position in the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor Level beginning August 1, 2024.
Job Responsibilities:
Primary teaching responsibility:
Adult neurologic physical therapy within the neuromuscular course series across the lifespan.
Additional Teaching responsibilities:
Assist in pediatric neurologic physical therapy labs.
Contribute expertise in other content areas based on program needs.
Scholarly Engagement:
Engage in rigorous and high-quality scholarly activity.
Service:
Serve at the Department, College, and University levels.
Advise DPT students.
Engage in community and professional service.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.
ABPTS certification in Neurologic Physical Therapy.
Teaching experience in neuromuscular physical therapy.
Minimum of 3 years full-time clinical experience in neurologic physical therapy.
Eligibility for TN physical therapy licensure.
Preferred Qualifications:
Academic doctorate (PhD, EdD, DHSc, DSc, or ScD) or progress toward a terminal degree.
Classroom and laboratory teaching experience in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Additional Responsibilities:
Deliver quality evidence-based, entry-level instruction at the doctoral level.
Assess student mastery of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
Seamlessly integrate technology into teaching.
Utilize relevant software programs (e.g., Canvas and Banner) for course administration and faculty functions.
Demonstrate clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students, working independently and as a team.
Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program.  For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and Response to Belmont’s Aspirational Aim must be attached to complete the online application. 
Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:
Form diverse leaders of character.
Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research, and service.
Be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume, and a one-page essay (300-400 words) describing how your Christian faith informs and influences your personal and professional life and your teaching philosophy and how your faith will help you contribute to the achievement of Belmont’s Aspirational Aim. 
Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University comprises nearly 9,000 students from every state and 33 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for innovation in higher education, the University offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs, and eight doctoral degrees. With a focus on whole-person formation and data-informed social innovation, Belmont is committed to forming diverse leaders of character equipped to solve the world’s complex problems. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.  

Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. 
  • Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the
    field of study.
  • Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
  • Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
  • Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly
    activity.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
  • Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
  • Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
  • Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
  • Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
   
Required Education List MINIMUM level of certification, licensing, or education needed. • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. • ABPTS certification in Neurologic Physical Therapy. • Teaching experience in neuromuscular physical therapy. • Minimum of 3 years full-time clinical experience in neurologic physical therapy. • Eligibility for TN physical therapy licensure.
   
Required Experience List number of years of prior experience. If teaching experience required, list specific number of years required. Minimum of 3 years full-time clinical experience in neurologic physical therapy. Classroom and laboratory teaching experience in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program.





The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.



Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:		 

The School of Physical Therapy at Belmont University is seeking applications for a 10-month full-time tenure-track faculty position in the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor Level beginning August 1, 2024.
Job Responsibilities:
Primary teaching responsibility:
Adult neurologic physical therapy within the neuromuscular course series across the lifespan.
Additional Teaching responsibilities:
Assist in pediatric neurologic physical therapy labs.
Contribute expertise in other content areas based on program needs.
Scholarly Engagement:
Engage in rigorous and high-quality scholarly activity.
Service:
Serve at the Department, College, and University levels.
Advise DPT students.
Engage in community and professional service.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.
ABPTS certification in Neurologic Physical Therapy.
Teaching experience in neuromuscular physical therapy.
Minimum of 3 years full-time clinical experience in neurologic physical therapy.
Eligibility for TN physical therapy licensure.
Preferred Qualifications:
Academic doctorate (PhD, EdD, DHSc, DSc, or ScD) or progress toward a terminal degree.
Classroom and laboratory teaching experience in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Additional Responsibilities:
Deliver quality evidence-based, entry-level instruction at the doctoral level.
Assess student mastery of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
Seamlessly integrate technology into teaching.
Utilize relevant software programs (e.g., Canvas and Banner) for course administration and faculty functions.
Demonstrate clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students, working independently and as a team.
Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program.  For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and Response to Belmont’s Aspirational Aim must be attached to complete the online application. 
Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:
Form diverse leaders of character.
Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research, and service.
Be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume, and a one-page essay (300-400 words) describing how your Christian faith informs and influences your personal and professional life and your teaching philosophy and how your faith will help you contribute to the achievement of Belmont’s Aspirational Aim. 
Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University comprises nearly 9,000 students from every state and 33 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for innovation in higher education, the University offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs, and eight doctoral degrees. With a focus on whole-person formation and data-informed social innovation, Belmont is committed to forming diverse leaders of character equipped to solve the world’s complex problems. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.  

Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. 
  • Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the
    field of study.
  • Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
  • Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
  • Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly
    activity.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
  • Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
  • Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
  • Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
  • Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
   
Required Education List MINIMUM level of certification, licensing, or education needed. • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. • ABPTS certification in Neurologic Physical Therapy. • Teaching experience in neuromuscular physical therapy. • Minimum of 3 years full-time clinical experience in neurologic physical therapy. • Eligibility for TN physical therapy licensure.
   
Required Experience List number of years of prior experience. If teaching experience required, list specific number of years required. Minimum of 3 years full-time clinical experience in neurologic physical therapy. Classroom and laboratory teaching experience in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

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