Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor - Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences Dept

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University's Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences Department seeks an Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor for a full-time, non-tenure track position. This role involves teaching, advising students, and contributing to the department's goals, requiring a PhD or equivalent in the field and substantial experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in physical therapy clinical practice or education.
• Physical therapy licensure in Pennsylvania or eligibility for licensure.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and contribute to student success.
• Participate in admissions interviews and maintain a scholarly agenda.
• Provide service to the department and college.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Teamwork

Education

PhD or Doctorate in Physical Therapy or related field

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor - Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences Dept

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Job no: 504602

Work type: Full-Time

Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA

Categories: Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions

Job Summary

The Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences Department seeks to hire a non-tenure track faculty position on a 12 month appointment. This position will report to the Department Chair.

Essential Functions

• As a core Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program faculty member, this individual will teach in the DPT program, participate in admissions interviews, advise DPT students and contribute to their success, maintain a scholarly agenda that meets accreditation guidelines, participate in curriculum review, and provide service to the department, college, and-or University. Teaching in other college or university programs is possible. Opportunities for clinical practice exist with Drexel University Physical Therapy Services. Faculty responsibilities are otherwise governed by Drexel University's non-tenure track faculty policy and the workload policies of the College of Nursing & Health Professions and Drexel University. All Drexel physical therapy faculty are expected to maintain physical therapy licensure in Pennsylvania and APTA membership.


• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• PhD or Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Rehab Sciences, or related field


• At least 5 years of experience in physical therapy clinical practice or education


• Physical therapy licensure in the State of Pennsylvania or eligibility for licensure


• Commitment to excellence in physical therapy teaching and education


• An evidence-informed focus and growth mindset


• Strong communication skills and evidence of productivity working with teams of people


• Commitment to the mission, vision, values, and direction of the PTRS department, College of Nursing & Health Professions, and Drexel University


• APTA membership or willingness to become a member of the APTA on hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program


• Expertise that complements the PTRS faculty and faculty in the CNHP/Drexel University


• Post-professional degree or interest in obtaining one (i.e., PhD, EdD, DHSc, DSc, ScD) and-or board certification in a physical therapy specialty


• Content expertise in acute care, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, geriatrics, neuromusculoskeletal rehabilitation, anatomy, exercise science, and population health. Applications are welcome from strong candidates across all physical therapy content areas.


• Board certification in a physical therapy specialty


• Engaged or interested in becoming actively engaged in the APTA and its academies

Physical Requirements

• Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a full-time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The salary offered is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Candidates are required to submit Teaching Philosophy in relation to Clinical Education

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Interested candidates with questions or concerns should contact:

Sara Tomaszewski. PT, DPT, OCS

Chair, PTRS Non-Tenure Track Faculty Search Committee

[e-mail]

Advertised: Feb 2 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: Jul 2 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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