Core Faculty - Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

University of the Cumberlands; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Cumberlands invites applications for a core faculty member in the hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program. This 12-month, full-time, tenure-track position focuses on clinically-based, evidence-based instruction delivered online and in person.

The role includes curriculum development, student advisement, recruitment and retention, and service at multiple levels. The ideal candidate will teach neurologic coursework with possible responsibilities in cardiopulmonary and lifespan

Qualifications

• Interest in and ability to use online instructional technologies.
• Ability to travel for face-to-face teaching in on-campus orientation sessions and lab immersions.

Responsibilities

• Teach neurologic coursework with primary responsibility; contribute to curriculum development.
• Provide student advisement, recruitment and retention efforts.
• Deliver content online (asynchronous/synchronous) and in-person; participate in program events and service at multiple levels.
• Engage in program accreditation activities and scholarly activity.

Skills

Online teaching tech

Travel for teaching

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Academic/Clinical PhD or DPT

Teaching experience

Job description

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University of the Cumberlands is seeking a core faculty member to join the experienced faculty in the hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. This position is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track assignment, with rank determined by the candidate’s experience. The core faculty member will provide engaging clinically-focused and evidence-based learning opportunities for students through online (asynchronous and synchronous) and in-person instructional delivery methods. Core faculty members will also contribute to curriculum development, student advisement, recruitment and retention. Faculty will provide service at the departmental/school, college, university and community level, for an institution grounded in shared faculty governance and professional service activities. The faculty are scholars, being involved in building and integrating knowledge for the advancement of the profession and the University.

The preferred candidate will have contemporary expertise to perform primary teaching responsibilities in the neurologic coursework across the curriculum. Secondary teaching responsibilities will be determined based on best fit with the candidates’ areas of interest and expertise and program needs, with preference for cardiopulmonary and lifespan content expertise.

The format of the DPT program allows the faculty member to live remote to campus. However, DPT faculty members must be able to travel and stay in the Williamsburg, KY area for designated time periods each semester according to designated teaching responsibilities and required program events.

The Program

The University of the Cumberlands, located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, is a faith-based institution that welcomes students from all backgrounds. The mission of the University of the Cumberlands is to provide quality, affordable education to students from all backgrounds through broad-based academics. The University of the Cumberlands is an institution of regional distinction that offers associates, bachelor, masters, and doctorate degrees in over 50 areas of study. The University of the Cumberlands is devoted to preparing students for the future through innovative online and hands-on experiential learning and research. U.S. News ranked the University of the Cumberlands in the top five percent of the nation’s top performers on Social Mobility.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is a six-semester hybrid program, emphasizing small class sizes, individualized student support, and innovative online and in-person educational technologies and approaches that facilitate a student-centered community of learning. The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program was granted initial accreditation in 2024.

Qualifications

Education

• Academic Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution with demonstrated clinical expertise and teaching experience (Ph.D., EdD, DSc or equivalent); or
• Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) with demonstrated clinical expertise, teaching experience, and current clinical specialist certification through ABPTS.

Licensure

• Must possess a current unencumbered license to practice physical therapy in Kentucky or be eligible to secure license or compact privilege to practice physical therapy in Kentucky within 90 days of employment start.

Other

• Interest in and ability to use online instructional technologies;
• Ability to travel for face-to-face teaching in on-campus orientation sessions and lab immersions.
• Possess strong organizational, communication, decision-making, teamwork, interpersonal, technological, and leadership skills.

Salary and Benefits. Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits for employees and their dependents.

Application materials must include:

1. a cover letter of intent
2. curriculum vitae
3. teaching philosophy statement
4. three letters of reference and contact information.

Contact the search committee chair. Dr. Elizabeth Sargent, at [e-mail] for additional information.

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