Physical Therapy Clinical Educator & Practice Specialist

University of New Hampshire; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth State University seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program to support delivery of the professional curriculum through teaching, laboratory instruction, and coordination of selected courses, including integration with clinical education experiences and the pro bono clinic.

The role emphasizes teaching and course coordination (70%), program assessment and service (20%), and clinical scholarship (10%), with ongoing clinical expertise and

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent entry-level physical therapy degree.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in the State of New Hampshire.
• Completion of, or Progress toward, a terminal academic doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, ScD) consistent with programmatic needs and accreditation requirement.
• Minimum of 8 years of contemporary clinical experience in physical therapy practice.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching in a graduate professional physical therapy education setting, including classroom and laboratory instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and Course Coordination - delivering classroom and laboratory instruction for assigned courses.
• Coordinate courses and ensure alignment with program outcomes and accreditation standards.
• Advise and mentor DPT and Allied Health students as assigned.
• Participate in program assessment, curriculum review, and accreditation-related activities.
• Engage in professional and university service and scholarly activities.

Skills

Teaching

Course Coordination

Clinical Education

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Evidence-based Practice

Education

DPT or equivalent entry-level PT degree

NH licensure eligibility

Terminal doctoral degree progress

8+ years clinical experience

Graduate-level teaching experience

Job description

Plymouth State University seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program to support delivery of the professional curriculum through teaching, laboratory instruction, and coordination of selected courses, including integration with clinical education experiences and the pro bono clinic.

The role emphasizes teaching and course coordination (70%), program assessment and service (20%), and clinical scholarship (10%), with ongoing clinical expertise and