Assistant/Associate Professor & Assistant/Associate Program Director for Physical Therapy
- Moravian University
- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Full Time
Assistant/Associate Professor & Assistant/Associate Program Director for Physical Therapy
Employer
Moravian University
Location
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jun 16, 2025
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CLASSIFICATION: Faculty
DEPARTMENT: School of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director and Associate Dean of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences
POSITION SUMMARY: Twelve-month, full time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate professor position. Primary teaching will occur in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum. The majority of teaching will be in-person, on-campus. Administrative responsibilities as Assistant/Associate Program Director include supporting the success of the DPT program. Additional responsibilities include mentoring graduate research, maintaining a scholarly agenda, and actively engaging in School, College, and University-level service, with opportunities to teach in the undergraduate health sciences program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach in the DPT program, based on content expertise.
Course development/course revision (as needed).
Demonstrate and promote inclusive teaching practices to support diverse learners in a way that contributes to student success and promotes equity in opportunities for achievement.
Coordination of curriculum in the individual's area(s) of expertise.
DPT Student advising.
Maintain active scholarship agenda.
Service to the DPT program, School, College, University, profession, and community
Collaborate in team-teaching within the program(s), participate in interprofessional education across the School and College, and assist in all aspects of program design, development, implementation, assessment, and administration.
Opportunity to teach in the undergraduate Health Science major.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and lead student success programming to assure successful graduation and success on board examinations.
Monitor student progression within the program, including overseeing student retention, academic probation, and academic dismissal.
Assist Program Director with:
Leading regular meetings of program faculty to conduct the business of the program, as well as communicate information from the School Dean / Associate Dean and College Dean.
Student recruitment and admissions.
Adjunct faculty recruitment, evaluation, and mentoring.
Supporting program accreditation efforts.
Supporting programmatic curricular quality, effectiveness, currency, and revision.
Collaborating with various offices on campus as necessary for program success.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Earned academic doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, EdD, DSc, DHS).
Individuals who are actively enrolled in an academic doctoral degree program will be considered.
At least three years academic teaching experience required, six or more years preferred.
Physical therapist license (current Pennsylvania license or eligible for PA licensure as a physical therapist required).
Program administration experience preferred.
Evidence of successful teaching experience at the college level.
Evidence of an established scholarly agenda.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in higher education.
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and curriculum vita to their online application by clicking Now. Please attach documents as a PDF file.
If you have any questions, please contact the search committee chair, Louise Keegan, Associate Dean of Rehabilitation Sciences ....
Review of the applications will begin April 15th 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget availability.
SCHOOL, COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY & FACILITIES: The School of Rehabilitation Sciences houses an undergraduate programs in Public Health (BA & BS) and Health Sciences (BS), graduate programs in Athletic Training (MSAT & DAT), Occupational Therapy (MSOT & PP-OTD), Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP & SLPD) and a Physical Therapy (DPT) graduate program. The vision for the School is to develop collaborative, interprofessional programs within a single academic unit. By combining an entrepreneurial spirit and a unique curricular structure, students and faculty are able to engage with one another across disciplines in a truly interprofessional educational environment modeled toward best practices in the clinical setting. This collaborative environment is designed to foster student learning and engagement while avoiding the traditional discipline specific silos that impede learning.
Moravian University has state-of-the-art facilities to accommodate the growing health sciences programs. The School of Rehabilitation Sciences is housed in the newly renovated Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Center. Additionally, students have access to resources in the Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz Center for Health Sciences. Both buildings house cutting-edge technology for student education.
Moravian University does not sponsor applicants for non-tenure track positions for a U.S. work visa.
Moravian University's mission is to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. In support of this mission, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
As part of Moravian University's institutional values, all employees contribute to upholding our Community Standards and Expectations , which emphasize respectful engagement, accountability, inclusion, and lifelong learning.
Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation against any applicant for employment or admission on the basis of a characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please see Moravian University's Equal Opportunity and Title IX nondiscrimination statement for additional information.
Please visit moravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian University*
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this .
The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.
We welcome applicants of all abilities and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process or in your role, we encourage you to reach out to Human Resources at ... or .... View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the .
*Please visit this link to review the benefit eligibility status associated with this position.
Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation's history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success.
Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging individuals from under-represented populations to apply.
Employer
Moravian University
Location
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jun 16, 2025
View more categories
Job Details
Company
Job Details
CLASSIFICATION: Faculty
DEPARTMENT: School of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director and Associate Dean of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences
POSITION SUMMARY: Twelve-month, full time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate professor position. Primary teaching will occur in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum. The majority of teaching will be in-person, on-campus. Administrative responsibilities as Assistant/Associate Program Director include supporting the success of the DPT program. Additional responsibilities include mentoring graduate research, maintaining a scholarly agenda, and actively engaging in School, College, and University-level service, with opportunities to teach in the undergraduate health sciences program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach in the DPT program, based on content expertise.
Course development/course revision (as needed).
Demonstrate and promote inclusive teaching practices to support diverse learners in a way that contributes to student success and promotes equity in opportunities for achievement.
Coordination of curriculum in the individual's area(s) of expertise.
DPT Student advising.
Maintain active scholarship agenda.
Service to the DPT program, School, College, University, profession, and community
Collaborate in team-teaching within the program(s), participate in interprofessional education across the School and College, and assist in all aspects of program design, development, implementation, assessment, and administration.
Opportunity to teach in the undergraduate Health Science major.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and lead student success programming to assure successful graduation and success on board examinations.
Monitor student progression within the program, including overseeing student retention, academic probation, and academic dismissal.
Assist Program Director with:
Leading regular meetings of program faculty to conduct the business of the program, as well as communicate information from the School Dean / Associate Dean and College Dean.
Student recruitment and admissions.
Adjunct faculty recruitment, evaluation, and mentoring.
Supporting program accreditation efforts.
Supporting programmatic curricular quality, effectiveness, currency, and revision.
Collaborating with various offices on campus as necessary for program success.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Earned academic doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, EdD, DSc, DHS).
Individuals who are actively enrolled in an academic doctoral degree program will be considered.
At least three years academic teaching experience required, six or more years preferred.
Physical therapist license (current Pennsylvania license or eligible for PA licensure as a physical therapist required).
Program administration experience preferred.
Evidence of successful teaching experience at the college level.
Evidence of an established scholarly agenda.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in higher education.
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and curriculum vita to their online application by clicking Now. Please attach documents as a PDF file.
If you have any questions, please contact the search committee chair, Louise Keegan, Associate Dean of Rehabilitation Sciences ....
Review of the applications will begin April 15th 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget availability.
SCHOOL, COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY & FACILITIES: The School of Rehabilitation Sciences houses an undergraduate programs in Public Health (BA & BS) and Health Sciences (BS), graduate programs in Athletic Training (MSAT & DAT), Occupational Therapy (MSOT & PP-OTD), Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP & SLPD) and a Physical Therapy (DPT) graduate program. The vision for the School is to develop collaborative, interprofessional programs within a single academic unit. By combining an entrepreneurial spirit and a unique curricular structure, students and faculty are able to engage with one another across disciplines in a truly interprofessional educational environment modeled toward best practices in the clinical setting. This collaborative environment is designed to foster student learning and engagement while avoiding the traditional discipline specific silos that impede learning.
Moravian University has state-of-the-art facilities to accommodate the growing health sciences programs. The School of Rehabilitation Sciences is housed in the newly renovated Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Center. Additionally, students have access to resources in the Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz Center for Health Sciences. Both buildings house cutting-edge technology for student education.
Moravian University does not sponsor applicants for non-tenure track positions for a U.S. work visa.
Moravian University's mission is to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. In support of this mission, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
As part of Moravian University's institutional values, all employees contribute to upholding our Community Standards and Expectations , which emphasize respectful engagement, accountability, inclusion, and lifelong learning.
Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation against any applicant for employment or admission on the basis of a characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please see Moravian University's Equal Opportunity and Title IX nondiscrimination statement for additional information.
Please visit moravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian University*
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this .
The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.
We welcome applicants of all abilities and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process or in your role, we encourage you to reach out to Human Resources at ... or .... View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the .
*Please visit this link to review the benefit eligibility status associated with this position.
Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation's history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success.
Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging individuals from under-represented populations to apply.
Job ID: 483882680
Originally Posted on: 7/3/2025
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