Adjunct Instructor of Physical Therapy

Adjunct Instructor of Physical Therapy

Starting date: Fall 2025

Carroll University seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Physical Therapy for the Fall 2025 semester. The Department of Physical Therapy in the College of Health Sciences offers a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

Course: PTH7619- PT Elective - Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques

Time/Days: Friday, 1PM - 3PM

Brief Course Description: This elective course involves advanced study (beyond entry-level) of selected physical therapy methods and practices. Guided study and hands-on experiences will contribute to in-depth investigation of physical therapy techniques in chosen areas of research and clinical practice. This course will allow students to develop advanced competency in a physical therapy specialty area.

Advanced Orthopedic Manual Therapy Techniques Section: This section of the course will build upon and further refine advanced manual techniques in orthopedic physical therapy with a heavy emphasis on spinal manipulation. Additionally, manual techniques directed at other regions of the body, cupping, and IASTM will also be explored within the course. Clinical reasoning, clinical decision-making, and evidence-based practice will guide implementation of the techniques taught in this section of the course.

Qualifications: Doctorate or Masters of Physical Therapy. Official transcripts due upon hire.

The Program: The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Carroll University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: ...; email: ...; website: capteonline.org.

The College: The College of Health Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate programs through seven departments; Public Health, Athletic Training, Physician Assistant Studies, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, and Department of Movement Sciences. The mission of the College of Health Science is to educate students to be innovative professionals who collaborate to serve the health needs of their communities. The College of Health Sciences currently accounts for ~60% of University enrollment. A dynamic and growing entity, College-wide foci include interprofessional education and practice, the integrated approach to health, innovative learning and healthcare technologies, community partnerships and service to medically underserved populations. To support these initiatives the University has renovated a medical arts building to house and support its service learning and Community Health Service programs and partnered with the Waukesha Free Clinic at Carroll University. The College supports the interdisciplinary nature of health science education and has received federal and private foundation grant awards to support these, as well as program-specific initiatives. Carroll University: Founded in 1846, Carroll University is an independent, co-educational comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts tradition. The Pioneer Core general education curriculum has a strong emphasis on developing intercultural awareness, including cross-cultural immersion experiences. Carroll University is located in suburban Waukesha, 16 miles west of Milwaukee and 60 miles east of Madison. The University serves approximately 3521 students. The University though intentionally ecumenical and non-sectarian in approach, is related to the Presbyterian Church, USA. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. As part of your application, please submit a cover letter, CV and examples of teaching effectiveness. If you have past course evaluations, please submit several that demonstrate your teaching effectiveness. In lieu of course evaluations, a letter from your current supervisor attesting to your skills in the classroom environment.

Carroll University is an Equal-Opportunity Employer

As part of your application, please submit a cover letter, CV and examples of teaching effectiveness. If you have past course evaluations, please submit several that demonstrate your teaching effectiveness. In lieu of course evaluations, a letter from your current supervisor attesting to your skills in the classroom environment.

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