Clinical Assistant Professor - School of Health Professions (Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science)

Department:
SHP Physical Therapy & Rehab Science (PTRSAT)

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Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Position Title:
Clinical Assistant Professor - School of Health Professions (Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science)
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) is seeking two full-time (12-month) faculty members to join our team in the Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training (PTRSAT). These newly created faculty positions (non-tenure track at the Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor level) will support the development of a new hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) pathway through accreditation approval and launch of the program. The successful candidate will have experience in online/hybrid instruction in a physical therapy program and excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively as part of a remote/hybrid team. One position will support teaching of orthopedic content and the other will support teaching other clinical content in the DPT curriculum. There may also be opportunities to teach in the department’s Masters of Athletic Training program.
We will be seeking approval of a new student cohort for our existing residential DPT program from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), with an Application for Approval of Substantive Change to be submitted in August 2024 to start the new cohort in Summer 2025.
Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education or Licensure:

• Earned doctoral degree in physical therapy (DPT).  
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice physical therapy in Kansas 

Work Experience:

• Experience as a full-time core faculty member in a DPT program
• Experience with hybrid PT education in particular.  

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Experience with accreditation, curriculum development, or administration of a hybrid PT education program.  
• Experience in teaching immersive lab sessions in a hybrid educational model. 
• Earned terminal doctoral degree (such as Ph.D., EdD, DSc, etc.) and/or specialist certification.  

Job Duties Outlined

• Assist with teaching courses within the current DPT program in alignment with contemporary expertise
• Support the development of a new hybrid DPT program following accreditation standards
• Participate on department, school, and institution committees and faculty governance; service to professional organization as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• 3 professional references

This individual will be responsible for activities that contribute to the program and department’s mission and success, ensuring alignment with the University’s mission and strategic plan as it pertains to teaching, research, and service. The purpose of this hybrid pathway for our DPT program is to address the unmet need for PTs in rural Kansas and other medically underserved areas by providing an accessible approach to DPT education that empowers students to invest in their local communities while benefitting from the remarkable value of an established, top-ranked public program.

The anticipated start date is Summer/Fall 2024. Questions should be addressed to the search committee co-chairs, Jason Rucker PT PhD, Clinical Associate Professor ([email protected] ) or Scarlett Morris PT DPT OCS, Clinical Assistant Professor ([email protected] ).

About the Department: The Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training (PTRSAT) is one of the largest departments in the School of Health Professions located on the medical campus in urban Kansas City, KS. The PTRSAT department houses a nationally recognized Doctor of Physical Therapy program (ranked #13 nationwide, and #6 for DPT programs at public institutions), a well-established PhD in Rehabilitation Science program, and a newly developed Master of Science in Athletic Training program. The location and environment at KUMC provide excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary and interprofessional education and research collaborations. The PTRSAT department provides strong departmental support and infrastructure, including teaching and research mentorship, along with a supportive and collegial work environment. Researchers in the PTRSAT Department are at the forefront of advancing knowledge in physical therapy education and lifestyle interventions to maximize healthy behavior, rehabilitation of people with pain or neurologic conditions. Our faculty’s research is funded by the National Institute of Health and an array of foundations and industry partners. The hybrid pathway will provide exciting research opportunities within the department’s LEARN Lab , a collaborative group focused on advancing research in health professions education.

About the University:

The School of Health Professions has exemplary collaborative teaching and research opportunities.  Over the last five years, the School of Health Professions research portfolio has more than doubled in research funding and we are positioned to continue this trajectory.

The KUMC campus is a large urban academic medical center with numerous resources, centers and institutes, and affiliation with the University of Kansas Health System. KUMC is known for a collaborative, interprofessional emphasis, and we are dedicated to pushing the frontiers of health and improving the quality of life for people and populations within the community, state, nation, and globe. There are many opportunities for growth and solution-oriented research  in KUMC’s multiple research centers and institutes. For instance, KUMC is one of the few universities to house a National Institute on Aging designated Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, a National Cancer Institute designated Cancer Center as well as a National Institutes of Health funded Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Additionally, the Zamierowski Institute for Experiential Learning is a hotbed of health care simulation supporting innovative instruction and research.

About the Area: Kansas City (KC) is home to the KUMC campus. The relaxed, family-friendly metropolitan environment of KC metro area offers a unique combination of low-cost of living, top tier public school districts, a nationally recognized arts (e.g., Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art) and music (e.g., jazz) scene, and much more. KC is known for its friendly people, delicious barbeque, and great sports teams at both the professional and collegiate level (e.g., Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, KC Current, KU Jayhawks). The KC area is ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. For more information about KC and the surrounding area check out the Visit KC website .

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers.  A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here .

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time