Assistant/Associate Professor of Teaching and Curriculum Coordinator

The University of Memphis, United States

Updated: about 14 hours ago
Location: Jackson, MISSISSIPPI
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Posting Information


Posting Number FAE1770
Advertised Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Teaching and Curriculum Coordinator
Campus Location Lambuth Campus (Jackson, TN)
Position Number 024122
Category Full-Time Faculty
Department College of Health Sciences
Position Summary
The University of Memphis, College of Health Sciences (CHS) seeks a dynamic and innovative individual to join our faculty as a non-tenure track assistant/associate professor of teaching for a new Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program approved by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing our program curriculum while maintaining excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The program is focused on training physical therapists to provide excellent patient-centered care, service, and leadership within their community and the profession. We seek an educator who will collaborate with our program team to deliver a contemporary entry-level physical therapy curriculum focused on developing clinical practitioners and leaders to meet the needs of society and the profession.
The successful candidate will serve as the program curriculum coordinator leading the development, organization, sequencing, and integration of courses to facilitate student achievement of program outcomes. Course instruction and student skill assessments are expected. Other responsibilities include course and program assessment, accreditation activities, academic advising, and admission interviews. Providing service to the College, University, and profession is also expected.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Effective communication and organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students within the program and across the university.
· Teach courses assigned throughout the DPT curriculum, incorporating active learning strategies, care-based learning, and experiential activities to promote student mastery of course content and clinical skills.
· Lead the development of the DPT curriculum including organization, mapping, sequencing, and integration of the curriculum to ensure alignment with accreditation standards, industry trends, and best practices in higher education to facilitate student achievement of expected program outcomes.
· Collaborate with program faculty, administrators, and stakeholders to identify learning outcomes, competencies, and educational goals for the DPT program.
· Integrate evidence-based practices, emerging technologies, and pedagogical innovations in to the curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
· Regularly assess and revise curriculum components based on feedback, assessment data, and emerging trends in physical therapist education and healthcare.
· Participate actively in program, college, institutional and/or professional service activities, including committee work, faculty meetings, and accreditation processes with current active membership in a professional society (i.e., APTA).
· Ability to participate in independent or collaborative scholarly activities including the design, implementation and completion of products with dissemination through presentation or publications.
· Mentor students in the academic setting, providing guidance, feedback, and support to facilitate their professional development and success.
· Foster a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and respect in the classroom, promoting equity and accessibility for all students.
· Other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Position Qualifications
· An entry-level degree in physical therapy (BS/MS PT or DPT) with an earned or in-progress terminal academic degree (i.e., DHSc, EdD, PhD or equivalent academic degree) or a professional DPT degree, a clinical specialization/advanced credential, and an eagerness to enroll in a terminal academic doctorate.
· Must be licensed or eligible for licensure within the state of Tennessee.
· At least five years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice and/or educator.
· Desire to teach in area of expertise.
· Contemporary expertise in specific content to assigned teaching area.
· An area of scholarly interest.
· Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.
· Administrative experience with evidence of organizational skills, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling skills.
· Highly effective oral and written communication skills in English are required; candidates must meet eligibility requirements to begin and continue working in the United States at the time of appointment.
Special Conditions
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
· Clinical specialization or expertise in an American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) specialty area.
· Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, assessment, and educational technology within the field of physical therapy or healthcare education.
· Record of scholarly achievement, including peer-reviewed publications, presentation, and external funding (commensurate with rank).
· Active involvement in the American Physical Therapy Association, one of its Academies or Sections, and/or a state (Tennessee) Physical Therapy Association.
· Experience in classroom or laboratory instruction with graduate students, particularly physical therapist students.
· Active involvement in professional organizations, community service, and/or clinical practice is desirable.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills to correspond effectively with various stakeholders including students, faculty, and administrators.
· Strong organizational abilities to develop, organize and map curriculum coursework, and ensure adequate assessment of student achievement of outcomes based on CAPTE standards.
· Ability to resolve issues or conflicts that may arise.
· Comfortable with technology and capable of learning new platforms and software.
· Interest in participating in scholarly work.
· Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff, faculty, and clinical educators.  Positive attitude and customer service skills are a must.
Posting Date 04/01/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Screening Begins Yes
Hiring Range Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Special Instructions to Applicants
The review of completed applications will begin immediately and may continue until the position is filled.  Only applications submitted electronically at https://workforum.memphis.edu will be considered. Applicants are required to upload (1) a cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) teaching philosophy, and (4) three professional references—names and contact information of colleagues who can address the applicant’s professional preparation for this position. Applicants should receive a confirmation number when all application materials are received. For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Jacque Bradford, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected] .
Instructions to Applicant regarding references
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)




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