Doctor of Physical Therapy Full-Time Faculty

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us.?In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

Over 20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Online

DPT Full-Time Faculty - Description

The South College School of Physical Therapy in Knoxville, Tennessee is accepting applications for multiple faculty positions. We are seeking dynamic, engaging, and passionate educational leaders to join our industry leading blended learning Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the rank of Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or full Professor. 

Available faculty position includes expertise in physiology, exercise physiology, and complex patient management. 

Our blended learning program design offers tremendous flexibility as faculty are not required to live in the Knoxville region for teaching virtual components of a course. However, travel to Knoxville, TN is required to attend scheduled lab immersions for select courses.

Responsibilities:

• Act as lead faculty, secondary faculty, or adjunct faculty in developing assigned physical therapy courses based on expertise and experience, to include
• Develop and deliver appropriate distance education and onsite lab immersive learning experiences that allow students to achieve course objectives.
• Develop and deliver appropriate assessments of student performance using both traditional methods (e.g., written tests, practical examinations, etc.) and nontraditional methods (e.g., forum discussions, video demonstrations, etc.), as appropriate.
• Maintain current records of student participation and grades in the course.
• Provide quality academic performance feedback to students in a timely manner.
• Lead or participate in all post course assessment activities, to include:
• Review of student and faculty course evaluations.
• Scheduling and conducting a faculty team post course analysis meeting to discuss course strengths, weaknesses, and areas to sustain or improve.
• Ensure all teaching and education responsibilities provide for compliance with accreditation policies and procedures.
• Engage in scholarly works that contribute to the profession in accordance with CAPTE guidelines.
• Engage in service activities in the department, school, institution and profession, including committee work, ad hoc task forces, and leadership roles commensurate with faculty rank.

Education

• Earned doctorate (DPT, PhD, DSc, EdD) in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities.

Licensure

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Tennessee or the state of residence.
• ABPTS specialization or advanced certification in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities is preferred.

Experience

• Prior experience teaching in a CAPTE accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program
• A minimum of five years of full time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice
• Understanding of higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in physical therapy education
• Able to travel overnight or for extended periods to Knoxville for lab and student events
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and technology skills
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching and working in an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply without delay. All candidates should include their CV with a cover letter describing professional experiences, content expertise and topics of interest for teaching. In addition, also provide three references and a separate document with a description of your teaching philosophy.

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