Assistant Professor School of Physical Therapy

Assistant Professor School of Physical Therapy

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Professor School of Physical Therapy at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time

Department

Physical Therapy

Hours

N/A

Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:

The School of Physical Therapy atBelmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty positionat the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2025.

Position purpose: Serve as full-time 10-month faculty member in the School of Physical Therapy playing an integral role in Pediatrics and Neurological Physical Therapy courses.

Job functions:

Basic functions as required by Provost Office include:

• Complete 18 workload hours, or equivalent, per academic year.
• Advise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects.
• Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college in which you teach.
• Participate in departmental and university committee work.
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
• Advise students in course selection and degree completion.
• Participate in a local church and the community.
• Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.
• Manage online grading system.
• Timely submission of book orders, if textbooks required.
• Maintain regular office hours.
• The above statements describe the jobs essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Job responsibilities include teaching graduate Physical Therapy courses in the following content areas: Neuromuscular, Pediatrics, and Patient Care Skills. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and college and university service. DPT with board specialty certification is required. Ph.D. or progress toward a terminal degree is preferred; teaching experience strongly preferred. For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and Response to Belmonts Aspirational Aim must be attached to complete the online application.

During the application process, applicants will beasked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and prepare a one-pageessay, 300-400 words, describing how your core beliefs and practices informyour support of our Christ-Centered mission and influence your teaching,research, and service philosophy.

Locatednear the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists ofnearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. TheUniversity is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as itscommitment to undergraduate teaching. As a Christ-centered, student-focusedcommunity, Belmonts mission is to develop diverse leaders of character, wisdomand a transformational mindset. With more than 130 areas of undergraduatestudy, 29 masters programs and eight doctoral degrees, Belmont University aimsto be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaderswho will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continueuntil the position is filled.

The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete abackground check satisfactory to the University.

Required Qualifications :

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

Form diverse leaders of character;

Equip people to solve the worlds complex problems through teaching, research and service;

And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the
  field of study.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly
  activity.
• Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont Universitys online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Required Education Minimum of Doctor of Physical Therapy degree with board specialty certification; however, academic doctorate preferred. Licensed physical therapist.
Required Experience 5 years of clinical practice as a physical therapist. Prior teaching experience is preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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