(Rolling Pool) Adjunct Instructor - Physical Therapy

VCU College of Health Professions; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

VCU College of Health Professions invites applications for an adjunct faculty member in physical therapy. The role involves teaching in the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program across multiple practice patterns to foster student learning and clinical excellence.

Qualified candidates will hold graduation from an accredited PT program and a current Virginia PT license, and demonstrate professionalism in a diverse academic environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current Virginia Physical Therapy License.
• Commitment to fostering a professional, respectful, and civil environment with diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Teaching will occur in the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program within one or more of the four practice patterns: cardiovascular/pulmonary, integumentary, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems.

Skills

professionalism

interpersonal comms

teaching ability

Education

Virginia PT license

Job description

About Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU is a public research university unlike any other, dedicated to serving the needs of students and patients. We’re home to creativity, teaching, discovery and healing. Our location in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia, means the nonstop energy of our city ignites our innovation and provides unlimited opportunities for our students.

About Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU is a public research university unlike any other, dedicated to serving the needs of students and patients. We’re home to creativity, teaching, discovery and healing. Our location in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia, means the nonstop energy of our city ignites our innovation and provides unlimited opportunities for our students.

We are the university for Virginia. We know that the unique backgrounds and experiences of the VCU community are what drive the university forward. Together, we’re forging a future that is built by us. Here, artists and engineers, doctors and designers come together to reimagine the human experience and tackle the problems of tomorrow.

VCU’s mission drives us to remain dedicated to the success and well-being of our students, patients, faculty, staff and community.

Welcome to VCU. A world unlike any other.

Typical Duties

Teaching will occur in the entry-level doctor of physical therapy program within one or more of the four physical therapy practice patterns course sequence: cardiovascular and pulmonary, integumentary, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current Virginia Physical Therapy License.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of professionalism, respect, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an adjunct faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical experience in the desired physical therapy practice area.
• Teaching experience within a physical therapy program in the content area(s) of need.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.