ASHS - Adjunct Faculty Physical Therapy Department

A T Still University of Health Sciences; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health sciences university seeks adjunct faculty for the Physical Therapy program. The role involves assisting primary faculty with teaching in specialized areas such as neuromuscular and musculoskeletal practices. Qualified candidates must possess a DPT or a higher degree, and have a current physical therapist license. Teaching experience is preferred. Applications are accepted on an as-needed basis, and interested individuals should apply online and send a cover letter and CV via email.

Qualifications

• AZ Physical Therapist License preferred.
• APTA member preferred.
• Must demonstrate current knowledge and expertise in the area of teaching.
• Residential DPT program experience preferred; strong clinical expertise in related areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist primary faculty members in teaching skills laboratories.
• Lecture on specialized topics as needed.
• Provide related laboratory experiences.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

Teaching experience

Clinical expertise

Teaching expertise

Education

DPT degree or advanced academic degree

Job description

Description

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS), Physical Therapy seeks applications for non-exempt adjunct faculty. In general, adjunct instructors are used to assist the primary ATSU faculty members with teaching in the skills laboratories in the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, patient handling, movement sciences, imaging, pediatric, gender health, and integumentary areas of practice. Physical therapists with recognized expertise in special topic areas may also lecture on a topic and assist in the related laboratory experience.

Please note that adjunct positions are only filled on an as-needed basis.

Interested physical therapists should submit an online application and send an email with an attached cover letter and curriculum vitae demonstrating experience and expertise in the area of the desired teaching to:

Contact:

Lori Bordenave, PT, DPT, PhD
Physical Therapy Director
Arizona School of Health Sciences
A.T. Still University
5850 E. Still Circle
Mesa, AZ 8520

Requirements

Licensed Physical Therapists who are interested in education and have the following qualifications will be considered: AZ Physical Therapist License preferred, APTA member preferred, previous teaching clinical/academic preferred; must have expertise in area of teaching and/or ABPTRFE specialty certification; must demonstrate current knowledge and expertise in area of teaching; DPT degree or advanced academic degree beyond entry-level physical therapy degree required for residential DPT program.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.