AssistantAssociate Professor of Physical Therapy

Assistant / Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Position Title : Assistant / Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Position Type : Full-Time; 12-month; hybrid-remote

Department : Doctor of Physical Therapy-MN

Augustana University invites applications for a full-time faculty appointment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Minnesota Program at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This 12-month non-tenure track position offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking innovative faculty and program created to prepare the next generation of innovative physical therapists. The anticipated start date is as early as December 1 2025 .

Augustanas accelerated hybrid DPT-MN program is fully accredited and blends synchronous and asynchronous online learning with intensive on-campus lab experiences. Faculty enjoy the flexibility of residing remotely while actively engaging in high-quality teaching scholarship and service. Faculty must regularly travel to labs in Bloomington Minnesota and periodically to Sioux Falls SD for events such as student orientation and graduation.

Candidate Qualifications

We seek an educator and clinician who brings passion expertise and innovation to physical therapy education. Areas of priority include :

Contemporary Clinical Expertise and Knowledge of

Required : Acute Care Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy and / or the care of complex patients

Additional areas of teaching may include : Physical Therapy Fundamentals Therapeutic Intervention and Innovation / Entrepreneurship

Teaching and Scholarship evidence of experience in higher education ideally within hybrid doctoral-level PT education.

Professional Engagement with an understanding of contemporary physical therapy practice higher education and regulatory and legislative issues impacting the profession.

Technical and Communication Skills to support student learning in a hybrid instructional environment.

Required Credentials

A terminal academic doctorate (PhD EdD DSc or equivalent) or a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT / tDPT) with ABPTS board certification and / or completion of a teaching residency.

Hold an active physical therapy license in the applicants home state with eligibility for licensure / PT compact privileges in Minnesota and South Dakota.

Ability to demonstrate essential tasks and functions including :

Adhere to the Core Values of the Physical Therapy profession

Communicate effectively and professionally written and orally online and in-person

Interact and collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds including students administration faculty and staff

Collaborate effectively

Handle detail-oriented assignments

Maintain confidentiality (FERPA)

Handle a wide range of responsibilities in the DPT Program

Respect academic values and culture

Application Procedure :

Applicants working remotely in the following locations will be considered for employment : Arizona Colorado Florida Georgia Iowa Indiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Jersey North Carolina North Dakota Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Washington Wisconsin and Wyoming

Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal . If assistance is needed during the application process please reach out to .

A cover letter of application addressing the above qualifications

a statement of teaching philosophy

current curriculum vita

contact information (email address and phone) for three professional references

Website : . Dr. Kerry Mallini is the Search Committee Chair ().

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

Required Experience :

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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