Assistant Teaching Professor of Physical Therapy

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University’s Department of Physical Therapy invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Teaching Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the WSU Downtown Campus. The appointment emphasizes graduate teaching, student mentorship, and scholarly activity in a non-tenure track.

The successful candidate will teach across the professional DPT curriculum, contribute to research methods coursework, mentor student researchers, supervise capstone projects, and

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or equivalent in the field; teaching experience required.
• Clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy and KS licensure are required; APTA member preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses across the professional DPT curriculum using classroom, laboratory, and applied-learning approaches.
• Mentor student research groups and supervise scholarly capstone projects from development to dissemination.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities, and participate in program assessment and student recruitment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research methods

Curriculum development

Scholarly activity

Mentor students

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Graduate degree or equivalent in the field

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Learning management systems

Technology-supported instruction

Job description

Department:

Physical Therapy

Campus Location:

Wichita, KS - WSU Downtown Campus

Hire Type:

Full Time

Pay:

Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:

M-F; 8AM-5PM, Occasional evenings / weekends;work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement:

No export controlrequirement.

Job Story

The Departmentof Physical Therapy in the College of Health Professions atWichita State University invites applications for a full-time,12-month, non-tenure track Teaching Professor position. We seek anexperienced physical therapist and educator who will contribute tothe Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program through graduateteaching, student mentorship, scholarly activity, andservice. The successful candidate will contribute to instruction across theprofessional DPT curriculum. Areas of particular need includeresearch methods, therapeutic exercise, physical agents/modalities,acute and subacute care, cardiopulmonary physical therapy, healthinformatics, professional practice, and other foundational andapplied physical therapy content. Candidates are not expected todemonstrate expertise in all identified areas; however, thesuccessful candidate should possess expertise that complements theteaching needs of the department and the ability to contributeacross multiple areas of the DPT curriculum. An important component of this position is supporting the program'sstudent research activities. The faculty member will teach and/orcontribute to research methods coursework, mentor student researchgroups, and supervise student scholarly capstone projects fromdevelopment through completion and dissemination. The successful candidate will provide high-quality instructionusing classroom, laboratory, clinical, applied-learning, hybrid,and technology-supported teaching strategies as appropriate. Thefaculty member will collaborate with other faculty to supportintegration of content within and across the DPT curriculum andparticipate in curriculum development, assessment, and continuousimprovement. The faculty member will maintain scholarly activity consistent withdepartmental and college expectations and will participate indepartmental, college, university, professional, and communityservice. Responsibilities will also include contributions toprogram assessment, accreditation activities, student recruitmentand retention, and initiatives supporting student success.

Job Summary

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels usingvarious instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face),hybrid, and fully online). To foster applied learning into thecourse design and engage with industry and local business communityapplied projects. To advance knowledge through scholarly activities(e.g., active involvement in committees, student mentorship,recruitment and retention initiative, outreach activities,etc.)

Essential Functions

Meet expectations for teaching and service, as set forth by thedepartment and college.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will teach and contribute to coursesthroughout the professional DPT curriculum based upon departmentalneeds and the faculty member's areas of expertise. Particularteaching needs include research methods, therapeutic exercise,physical agents/modalities, acute and subacute care,cardiopulmonary physical therapy, health informatics, professionalpractice, and general physical therapy content.

The faculty member will also play an active role in the DPT studentresearch program, including teaching research methods, mentoringstudent research groups, and supervising scholarly capstoneprojects through development, implementation, analysis,presentation, and dissemination. Additional responsibilities include student advising andmentorship, curricular development and assessment, scholarlyactivity, accreditation and program assessment activities, studentrecruitment and retention, and service to the department, college,university, profession, and community.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduate level degree or Equivalent Experience in theField
• Teaching experience

Faculty Requirements

• Clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Licensed PT in the state of KS
• Member of the APTA.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of contemporary physical therapy practice andprofessional physical therapist education.
• Knowledge and expertise sufficient to contribute to multipleareas of the professional DPT curriculum.
• Knowledge of research methods, evidence-based practice, andprinciples of scholarly inquiry.
• Ability to teach research methods and guide graduate studentsthrough research and scholarly capstone projects.
• Ability to contribute instructional expertise in one or moreareas including research methods, therapeutic exercise, physicalagents/modalities, acute care, subacute care, cardiopulmonaryphysical therapy, health informatics, professional practice, andgeneral physical therapy content.
• Ability to use effective instructional strategies appropriatefor graduate professional education, including classroom,laboratory, applied-learning, hybrid, and technology-supportedapproaches.
• Ability to accommodate a variety of learning needs and usemultiple instructional strategies to promote student learning.
• Ability to mentor and advise students in their academic,professional, and scholarly development.
• Ability to conduct scholarly activity independently andcollaboratively.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development, curricularassessment, program assessment, and continuous qualityimprovement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills and the abilityto work effectively in a team-based academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional graduate education, academic doctoral preparation,post-professional education, residency/fellowship training, orother advanced preparation relevant to the teaching and scholarlyneeds of the DPT program.
• Experience teaching in a professional Doctor of PhysicalTherapy program.
• Teaching experience in one or more of the following areas:research methods, therapeutic exercise, physical agents/modalities,acute care, subacute care, cardiopulmonary physical therapy, healthinformatics, professional practice, or other foundational orapplied physical therapy content.
• Experience supervising graduate student research or scholarlycapstone projects.
• Record of scholarly activity, including publications,presentations, or collaborative research.
• Experience with curriculum development, curricular assessment,or program assessment.
• Experience incorporating applied learning, simulation, orclinically relevant learning experiences into professionaleducation.
• Experience using learning management systems andtechnology-supported instruction.
• Experience with statistical analysis software and research datamanagement and analysis.
• Evidence of effective collaboration in a team-based academicenvironment.

Preferred License/Certifications/Training:

• Advanced clinical certification, specialty certification,residency/fellowship training, or other professional credentialsrelevant to the teaching needs of the DPT program.

Additional Information:

Anticipated start date is May 24, 2027.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position – Frequent 60-90%;Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment includingbut not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators –Frequent 60-90%

Additional Physical Requirement:

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or anegligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry,push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involvesremaining stationary most of the time.