Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, Physical Therapy (Spring 2027)

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Missouri State University seeks an Adjunct/Per Course Faculty in Physical Therapy for Spring 2027 at the Springfield Campus.

Will teach and assist with courses and labs, manage grades, and communicate with students. Teaching formats may include on-campus, online, or blended delivery, with a maximum of 12 credit hours per 12-month period at Springfield Campus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Physical Therapy or a related field.
• Terminal degree with licensure and 3+ years of experience or advanced certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach various PT courses and/or laboratory experiences within required coursework.
• Assist with planning, communicating with students, and managing grades.
• Teach face-to-face, online, or blended classes as needed.

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, Physical Therapy (Spring 2027)

Position Information

Position Title

Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, Physical Therapy (Spring 2027)

Work Location

Springfield Campus

Out-of-State Employment

Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.

Department

Physical Therapy

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Term

Spring Semester (per course faculty only)

Begin Date -Spring Term

Spring Term 01/11/2027

Maximum credit hours Per Course faculty can teach

12 Credit Hours per 12 Month Period - Springfield Campus

Description of Primary Duties

Will assist with or teach various courses and/or laboratory experiences within required Physical Therapy coursework. Applicants will assist with or be responsible for teaching, planning, communicating with students, managing grades, and all duties required in teaching a course. Adjunct faculty may teach via face-to-face on-campus classes, online classes, or in a blended format that includes a combination of online and seated classes.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Per Course Faculty should possess a master’s degree or the equivalent professional experience in a field determined acceptable by the Dean.

Additional Qualifications

A terminal degree with appropriate licensure and a minimum of three years’ experience and/or advanced certification are preferred for adjunct faculty in all instructional areas of the Physical Therapy curriculum.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

The policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [e-mail], 417-836-4252.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Contact

If you have questions:
Office of Human Resources
(t)417-836-5102
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you have student employment questions:
Student Employment Services
(t)417-836-5627
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.