Adjunct Faculty, Physical Therapy (Physiology of Activity)

Posting Number201104470

Position TitleAdjunct Faculty, Physical Therapy (Physiology of Activity)

StateWI

Employment StatusPart Time

Position StatusLimited Term

If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)11/15/2025

Position TypeFaculty

Job FamilyFaculty

Position Overview

Physical Therapists are needed to assist labs in the Physiology of Activity course in the DPT curriculum. PHTH 7518 has labs on Mondays from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm from (8/18/25 - 11/3/25) for 12 weeks.

Course description - Physiology of Activity course with therapeutic exercise lab - 3 cr. hrs. This course provides an entry-level understanding of exercise physiology as it relates to physical therapy interventions, with a focus on applications for special populations. Lectures cover foundational principles of exercise physiology, while lab sessions emphasize practical application through exercise prescription and therapeutic exercise design. Exercises are introduced by body region, with each lab highlighting key physiological concepts such as skeletal muscle fatigue, overload, and types of muscle activation. The course also explores how various special populations respond to activity and how to tailor exercise prescriptions accordingly.

Duties and Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty will assist the course director by providing hands-on instruction, guidance, and assessment in the laboratory setting. Responsibilities include:

Prepare for each lab session by reviewing relevant course content and ensuring readiness to teach therapeutic exercise techniques and principles.

Lead lab sessions providing demonstrations and clinical examples to reinforce lecture material and promote skill development.

Facilitate student learning by answering questions, offering feedback, and helping students apply exercise physiology concepts to clinical case examples.

Evaluate student performance by grading practical examinations

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

DPT with WI PT license

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Outpatient orthopedic and/or sports medicine experience preferred. Continuing education courses on therapeutic exercise or advanced clinical experience in the application of therapeutic exercise.

DepartmentPhysical Therapy

Posting Date06/16/2025

Closing Date

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