Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy

Anderson University; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A comprehensive liberal arts university in South Carolina is seeking a full-time faculty member for its Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Ideal candidates should be licensed physical therapists with a doctoral degree and a strong commitment to teaching and mentorship. Responsibilities include teaching a range of courses, mentoring students, and contributing to community service. The position offers a negotiable salary and professional contract focusing on academic excellence and service.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed physical therapist with a doctoral degree.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience required.
• Prior teaching experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of courses in the DPT program.
• Mentor students and engage in professional and community service.
• Disseminate scholarly products.

Skills

Licensed physical therapist

Clinical experience (2+ years)

Teaching experience

Board certified clinical specialist

Strong Christian value system

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc., D.HSc.)

DPT degree

Job description

Anderson University’s School of Physical Therapy is seeking applicants to fill a full-time faculty position in its accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Although the main campus is in Anderson, SC, the DPT program is housed at the University Center in nearby Greenville, SC. Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive, liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Candidates with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants must be a licensed physical therapist who possesses a doctoral degree and have at least two years of clinical experience. Individuals who are board certified clinical specialists and/or those who hold academic doctoral degrees (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc., D.HSc., or similar) are highly desired as are those with prior teaching experience. Qualified applicants must be willing to teach a variety of courses in the DPT program, mentor students, engage in professional and community service, and disseminate scholarly products.

This is a 12-month academic appointment. Salary is negotiable depending on applicant’s credentials and prior level of academic and/or clinical experience. The candidate hired for the position will receive a Professional Path contract. Each contract focuses on teaching, learning and service. An opportunity to promote within faculty ranks is available as the candidate becomes eligible.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, current curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy and an Anderson University Faculty Application to:

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