Faculty Physical Therapy at Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.Position SummaryConcordia University Wisconsin (CUW) invites applications for a full-time 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy within the School of Health Professions. We seek a mission-driven dynamic and student-centered individual with a passion for teaching scholarship and service within the field of Physical Therapy education.The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian mission of the University and will integrate a biblical worldview into academic instruction and professional practice. All Concordia faculty are members of Christian congregations.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Program Chair and core faculty in curriculum development and reviewTeach in areas aligned with expertise. Preferred teaching responsibilities include acute care geriatrics integumentary pediatrics and/ or movement science content with opportunities to teach in other areasProvide course coordination and assessment including day-to-day course managementAdvise and mentor students throughout the academic programParticipate in the CAPTE accreditation processContribute to the Universitys scholarship expectations through:Peer-reviewed research and publicationGrant writing and submissionCreative and scholarly achievementsProvide meaningful service to the university department and the physical therapy profession or similar professionAssist with student recruitment orientation and retention initiativesServe on university and departmental committeesOther duties as assignedKnowledge Skills & AbilitiesAbility to teach across the curriculum in both traditional and bridge DPT programsDemonstrated integration of faith and learning in educationStrong verbal and written communication skillsCommitment to excellence in higher education teachingSupportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)Education & ExperienceEarned terminal academic degree (PhD or equivalent) and content specialist required or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program and PhDMinimum of 3 years of clinical experience in physical therapyCurrent licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of WisconsinDemonstrated ability to meet CAPTE and university scholarly output expectationsABPTS certification preferredHigher education teaching experienceService to the profession at the local state or national level is desiredPhysical Demands/Equipment (Click to View)Compensation & BenefitsThis is a full-time exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include but are not limited to the following:Health Dental and Vision InsurancePersonal Spending Account Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings AccountDisability and Survivor PlanRetirement Pension PlanRetirement 403(b) Savings PlanBasic Life and Supplemental Life InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment CoverageCritical Illness and Accident InsuranceTuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)Compensation and Benefit DetailsApplication InstructionsTo receive full consideration all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application: letter of intent resume curriculum vita three letters of reference and description of teaching philosophy.Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.For inquiries about this position please contact:Dale Gerke PT MPT ScDChair and Professor of the CUW Physical Therapy Program Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex pregnancy national origin (including ancestry) citizenship status physical or mental disability age marital status gender veteran or military status predisposing genetic characteristics domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.However CU is an institution of the LCMS and to the extent allowed by law CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on addition preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet CU recognizes only male LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program including all equal employment opportunity activities as required by federal state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.Concordia University is a HLC accredited co-educational liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors over 35 masters degree programs and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs. Key Skills Patient Care,Anatomy Knowledge,Physiology Knowledge,Medical office experience,Office Experience,Patient Assessment,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Front Desk,Teaching,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1