Neurologic PT Educator & Research Mentor

Belmont University; Northern (KY); On-site; 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

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.