Assistant Professor

Langston University; Langston (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Langston University's School of Physical Therapy seeks a full-time Physical Therapy Faculty member to join the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The role focuses on primary instruction in the Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy curriculum and collaboration with faculty and students.

The successful candidate will teach courses such as Musculoskeletal PT I & II, Exercise Science & Sports PT, and PT Procedures I, while also serving as an advisor to DPT students and participating in scholarly

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) or other doctorate, degree conferred by start date.
• One year of clinical experience.
• Applicants must have a physical therapist licensure in the State of Oklahoma.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Adherence to legal and ethical practice standards.
• Effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues and students.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and clinical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Teach musculoskeletal PT courses and other assigned courses.
• Advise DPT students.
• Engage in scholarly activities.
• Provide service to the university, school, department, and profession.
• Engage in curriculum review and assessment.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the dean to support the DPT program.

Skills

Communication

Ethical practice

Interpersonal skills

Clinical reasoning

Education

DPT or other doctorate

Job description

Campus

LANGSTON

Contact Name & Email

Human Resources , [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$80,000 - $90,000

Commensurate with education and experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter, official transcript, and three professional letters of recommendation.

** Please ensure your resume and all required documentation are submitted at the time of your application, including letters of recommendation and official transcripts. If you do not have an official transcript available to upload and need to request one through a third-party transcript service, please contact Human Resources in advance for instructions. All other required documents must be submitted at the time of application.

About this Position

POSITION TITLE: Physical Therapy Faculty

NATURE OF JOB: The School of Physical Therapy seeks one full-time faculty member to join the faculty of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at Langston University. The faculty member is being recruited to provide primary instruction in the Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy curriculum.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as course instructor for courses in the musculoskeletal tract and other courses as assigned.
• Serve as a faculty advisor for physical therapy students.
• Participate in scholarly activities.
• Provide service to the university, school, department, and profession.
• Engage in continuous professional development.
• Participate in curriculum review and assessment
• Complete other duties as assigned by the dean to support the DPT program

This faculty member will teach PT 5964 Musculoskeletal PT I, PT 6124 Musculoskeletal PT II, PT 6233 Exercise Science & Sports PT, and PT 5944 PT Procedures I for the School of Physical Therapy, along with other courses as assigned. In addition, the faculty member will serve as an advisor for DPT students.

Required Qualifications

• Other Professional Degree DPT or other doctorate degree
  • Physical therapist clinician/educator who has earned a doctorate degree.
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• One year of clinical experience.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Applicants must have a physical therapist licensure in the State of Oklahoma.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Adherence to legal and ethical practice standards
• Effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues and students
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and clinical reasoning expected of a physical therapist

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D.
  • Physical therapists with academic doctoral degrees, such as a PhD or EdD.

• Three years of clinical experience and higher education experience.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Applicants who have, or are eligible to work towards acquiring, an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification.