Graduate Physical Therapy Program Instructor

Slippery Rock University; Slippery Rock (Butler County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Slippery Rock University seeks a full-time, temporary instructor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program for the 2027-2028 academic year. The role focuses on teaching within a well-established, three-year, fully accredited DPT program on Main Campus, with a salary structure competitive within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Responsibilities include teaching pediatric and/or cardiopulmonary PT, plus other curriculum areas, student advising, and scholarly activity; all

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license or eligibility for PT licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Doctoral degree (DPT/PhD/EdD or other) required.
• Minimum 3 years of post-licensure PT clinical practice.
• Teaching experience in higher education or physical therapy professional development settings preferred.
• Ability to teach pediatric and/or cardiopulmonary PT and use instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach in pediatric and/or cardiopulmonary physical therapy and other department needs.
• Provide service at the department, college, university and professional levels; advise students.
• Pursue scholarly activity through research, publications, and presentations; engage in clinical practice as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with CAPTE accreditation requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Organizational

Interpersonal

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

DPT/PhD/EdD or other doctoral degree

Job description

Position Details

• Posting Number: I02586
• Classification Title: Graduate Physical Therapy Program Instructor | Full-Time Temporary 2027-2028
• Working Title: Graduate Physical Therapy Program Instructor | Full-Time Temporary 2027-2028 | I02586
• Employee Group: Faculty
• Bargaining Unit: APSCUF
• Location: Main Campus
• Department: Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
• Pay Rate
• Employment Type: Temporary FT
• Work Schedule: In person instruction

Position Summary

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Slippery Rock University is seeking applicants for a full-time, temporary instructor for the 2027-2028 academic year, in our well-established, three-year, fully accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Slippery Rock University is one of 10 universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and offers an excellent salary structure.

Responsibilities will include teaching in the areas of pediatric and/or cardiopulmonary physical therapy, as well as other areas of need within the department’s curriculum. Prior teaching experience in anatomy and physiology or pathology are also relevant for this position. Other duties include service at the department, college, university, and professional levels, student advising, and pursuit of scholarly activity through research, publications, professional presentations, and/or clinical practice. All faculty must comply with the accreditation requirements of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education ( CAPTE ).

Minimum Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license or eligibility for PT licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Doctoral preparation with a DPT, PhD, EdD, or other doctoral degree.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time post-licensure clinical PT practice.
• Content expertise in pediatric physical therapy and/or cardiopulmonary physical therapy.
• Teaching experience in higher education or physical therapy professional development settings.
• Successful candidates must possess strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, counseling, and mentoring skills.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate commitment to the education of diverse populations.
• Successful performance in an interview and teaching demonstration, where effective teaching skills and use of instructional technology will be evaluated.

Preferred Qualifications

• Contemporary clinical practice and expertise beyond that obtained in an entry-level physical therapy program in one or more of the following content/practice areas: pediatric physical therapy, cardiopulmonary physical therapy, pathology, and/or anatomy and physiology.
• Academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or other) or enrolled in academic doctoral degree program.
• Experience teaching in a graduate-level physical therapy program.
• Evidence of commitment to a scholarly agenda.
• Evidence of commitment to community engagement and professional advocacy.
• Advanced training or board certification in an area of clinical expertise.
• Strong interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to contribute to the program, department, college, and university.

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Date
• Closing Date
• Open Until Filled No

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

Human Resources

205 Old Main Building

104 Maltby Avenue

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

724.738.2070

Special Instructions to Applicants

Official transcripts are required prior to appointment. Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment. Full consideration will be given to candidates who apply on or before November 23, 2026.

Applicant Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application