(Rolling Pool) Adjunct Instructor - Physical Therapy

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach in the entry‑level Doctor of Physical Therapy program across cardiovascular/pulmonary, integumentary, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems.

The role emphasizes professionalism and civility with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students, and requires current Virginia PT licensure and completion of an accredited PT program.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current Virginia Physical Therapy License.
• Commitment to professionalism, respect, and civility with diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the entry-level DPT program in cardiovascular/pulmonary, integumentary, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems.
• Foster professionalism, respect and civility among faculty, staff, and a diverse student body.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical experience

Interpersonal communication

Professionalism

Diversity & civility

Education

Accredited PT program

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.

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.