Assistant Professor- IL- Physical Therapy

Midwestern University; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan (403(b))

tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty member for the Physical Therapy Program. The role includes serving as Co-Director of Clinical Education (Co-DCE), with administrative duties and liaison work with clinical facilities.

The candidate will teach, engage in scholarly activity, and participate in curriculum development, student mentoring, and departmental service, with rank and tenure status commensurate with credentials.

Qualifications

• DPT required and eligible for IL licensure.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in physical therapy.
• Evidence of scholarly preparation and potential for scholarly productivity.
• Teaching experience and service will strengthen candidacy.

Responsibilities

• Teach in area of expertise, contribute to scholarly activity and service.
• Coordinate and manage clinical education experiences with faculty and clinical sites.
• Support curriculum evaluation and student mentoring.
• Lead coordination of clinical education partnerships and site development.

Skills

DPT

Clinical education

Teaching

Scholarly activity

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Post-professional doctoral degree (PhD/EdD/DSc/DHS)

Specialist certification (appreciated)

Job description

A nn o u n c in g One Tenure Track Faculty Position

M IDWESTERN UNIVERSITY

C ollege of Health Sciences

Physical Therapy Program

555 31 s t St r eet ,Downers Grove, IL 60515

Position Descriptions:

Midwestern University (MWU) PhysicalTherapy Program in Downers Grove, IL, is seeking an individual to join the faculty of its established in-person DPT program.Applications are invited for a 12-month, full-time, tenure-trackphysical therapy faculty position, which includes serving asCo-Director of Clinical Education (Co-DCE). Rank, salary, andtenure status are commensurate with qualifications andexperience.

The Co-DCE has administrative responsibilities in addition to thetraditional faculty roles. The primary administrativeresponsibilities of the co-DCE are to plan, coordinate, administer,monitor, and assess clinical experiences in coordination with theacademic and clinical faculty. The co- DCE serves as a liaisonbetween the academic institution and the affiliating clinicalfacilities. The co-DCE coordinates the resources and efforts of allclinical education partners to provide excellence in the clinicaleducation of the physical therapy students. The Co-DCE recruits andmaintains relationships with clinical affiliation sites; encouragesand assists clinical site and clinical faculty development; andcoordinates and plans the Preparation for Clinical Educationcoursework within the didactic curriculum.

R e sponsibilities and Qualifications forAssistant or Associate Professor – Physical Therapy :

Inaddition to serving as one of the Co-DCEs, the facultyresponsibilities include teaching in the candidate’s area ofexpertise, scholarly activity, university/professional service,curriculum evaluation, and student mentoring. Preference will begiven to candidates whose background and experience can extend theexpertise of the current faculty. The most qualified applicantswill have expertise in either acute care and/or cardiopulmonaryphysical therapy, physiology, wound care, and/or modalities.Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, andspecialist certification is appreciated. Evidence of scholarlypreparation and strong potential for scholarly development arepreferred, and preference will be given to candidates who havecompleted or are in progress toward a post-professional doctoraldegree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc, DHS). Applicants must be eligible forphysical therapy licensure in Illinois and have at least 3 years ofclinical experience. A record of prior teaching experience,scholarly productivity, and professional service will enhance acandidate’s application. The possibility to provide clinical careat the MWU’s Multispecialty Clinic’s Physical Therapy Instituteexists to allow continuation of clinical certification.

T h e Physical Therapy Program

offers studentsa well-designed in-person curriculum, enabling graduates toeffectively and successfully meet the demands of working in today'shealthcare community. Students and faculty form a partnership inlearning and developing skills necessary for life-long learning.The DPT Program provides opportunities for students from a varietyof healthcare professions to work together and build collaborativerelationships. Faculty members bring with them a wealth ofexperiences in physical therapy, and with the support of theclinical community, provide students with a dynamic,state-of-the-art professional education.

T h e College of Health Sciences (CHS)

isdedicated to the highest standards of excellence in the educationof professionals who will meet the healthcare and service needs ofthe community in a wide range of academic and practice settings.CHS programs in Illinois include physical therapy, occupationaltherapy, speech-language pathology, physician assistant, andclinical psychology.

M i d w e s te r n University

is a private, not-for-profitinstitution of higher learning committed to the graduate educationof healthcare professionals. MWU, located on a beautiful, spacious105-acre campus 25 miles west of Chicago, includes the College ofHealth Sciences, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Collegeof Pharmacy, Collegeof Dental Medicine-Illinois, Collegeof Graduate Studies, and Collegeof Optometry, with a new program inVeterinary Medicine planned. A state-of-the-art MultispecialtyClinic is located near the campus. More than 6,000 full-timestudents are enrolled in graduate programs, and over 500 full-timefaculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to theeducation and development of our students in an environment thatencourages learning, respect for all members of the healthcareteam, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personalgrowth. Visiting Chicago will provide opportunities to view thecity’s wonderful architecture and experience fabulous restaurants,professional sports teams, museums, music festivals, beaches, andparks. MWU is conveniently located near multiple interstatehighways and public transportation systems, allowing easy access torecreational and family-friendly regions in Michigan, Wisconsin,and Indiana.

If you have questions, please contact Bhupinder Singh, PT, PhD(Program Director) at 630-515-7220 or [e-mail].

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical,dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance,short/long-term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexiblespending accounts, including healthcare reimbursement andchild/dependent care account. We offer a work-life balance with acompetitive time off package including paid holidays, sick/flexdays, personal days, and vacation days. We offer a 403(b)retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidyreimbursement program, identity theft protection, and an employeeassistance program. Wellness is important to us, and we offer awellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitnessfacility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Actionemployer that does not discriminate against an employee orapplicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national originor ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender(including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexualorientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past,current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; geneticinformation; or any other protected class, in accord withall federal, state and local laws and regulations. MidwesternUniversity complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S.36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

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