Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Belmont University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy in the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. The role focuses on teaching neurologic content within the entry-level DPT program and includes mentoring students, contributing to scholarly activity, and participating in university service.

The position is tenure-track, full-time faculty, with expectations for scholarly activity and community engagement consistent with Belmont’s mission.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skill in neurologic Physical Therapy is required.
• Preferred Doctorate or DPT with ABPTS Neurologic Specialty Certification (NCS).
• Eligible for Tennessee Physical Therapy license.
• Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience with neurologic patients or teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the entry-level DPT program.
• Complete a workload of 18 hours per academic year.
• Advise and mentor students in research and class projects.
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
• Participate in departmental and university committee work.
• Maintain regular office hours and manage online grading.
• Timely submission of textbooks if required.

Skills

Neurologic Physical Therapy

Scholarly activity

Student advising

Teaching/education

Communication skills

Technology in teaching

Canvas/BannerWeb proficiency

Education

Doctorate or DPT with ABPTS NCS

Tools

Canvas

BannerWeb

MS Office

Job description

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time

Department

Coll Pharmacy&Health Sciences

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Position purpose: Assistant/Associate Professor in Physical Therapy teaching in neurologic content.

Job functions:

• Complete equivalent of 18 workload hours per academic year.


• Teach in the entry-level DPT program


• Advise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects.


• Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and thecollege in which you teach.


• Participate in departmental and university committee work.


• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.


• Participate in a local church and the community.


• Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.


• Manage online grading system.


• Timely submission of book orders, if textbooks required.


• Maintain regular office hours.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;


• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;


• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.


• Knowledge and skill in neurologic Physical Therapy


• Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity.


• Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate andevaluate students.


• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.


• Ability to learn relevant sections of Canvas (learning management system) and BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.


• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.


• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.


• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.


• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by BelmontUniversity. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.


• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Required Education

Preferred academic doctorate or DPT with ABPTS Neurologic Specialty Certification (NCS). Eligible for Tennessee Physical Therapy license.

Required Experience

A minimum of 4 years of clinical experience with neurologic patients and/or teaching experience.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non-discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students.

*In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veteransand disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.