Part-Time Physical Therapy Faculty — Teach & Mentor

Slippery Rock University; Slippery Rock (Butler County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Slippery Rock University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program seeks a temporary part-time faculty member (25%) for the 2026-2027 academic year to join the School of Physical Therapy on the Main Campus. The appointment supports teaching in professional practice and other curriculum needs, with service and scholarly activity encouraged.

Candidates must hold PA PT licensure or eligibility, have at least three years post-licensure experience, and demonstrate strong communication, mentoring, and

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license or eligibility for PT licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of 3 years post-licensure clinical practice in physical therapy.
• Content expertise in professional practice, governance, health care policy and regulations, communication including documentation, ethics and professionalism, legal considerations, and business practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and mentoring skills.
• Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the education of diverse populations.
• Successful performance in an interview and teaching demonstration is a required component of the application process.
• Content expertise and experience in leadership, interprofessional education in healthcare, management of physical therapy services, and involvement in professional organizations.
• Current clinical practice and/or advanced training in key content areas of professional practice.
• Experience with in-person and/ or online teaching.
• Strong skills in the use of educational technology.
• Previous administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the area of professional practice in physical therapy as well as other areas of need within the department’s curriculum.
• Provide service at the department level and pursue scholarly activity or professional development.
• All faculty are required to comply with accreditation requirements of CAPTE.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Diversity commitment

Job description

Slippery Rock University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program seeks a temporary part-time faculty member (25%) for the 2026-2027 academic year to join the School of Physical Therapy on the Main Campus. The appointment supports teaching in professional practice and other curriculum needs, with service and scholarly activity encouraged.

Candidates must hold PA PT licensure or eligibility, have at least three years post-licensure experience, and demonstrate strong communication, mentoring, and