Physical Therapy - Assistant Professor Open Track (Clinical or Tenure Track) Musculoskeletal Faculty

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Physical Therapy - Assistant Professor Open Track (Clinical or Tenure Track)

Applications are invited for a full-time, 9-month open track (Clinical or Tenure Track) faculty position to begin in August 2025.

The successful candidate will serve as a member of the musculoskeletal team in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Responsibilities will include teaching in the Problem Based Learning Curriculum as part of a collaborative, dynamic faculty, in the management of orthopedic populations of varying complexity. Additional responsibilities will include student advising, participation in curriculum development and program evaluation, scholarship activities commensurate with track and rank, and university and professional service.

The ideal candidate will be a physical therapist with:
A doctoral degree (terminal academic doctoral degree [PhD, EdD, ScD, DrPH] preferred), licensed or eligible for licensure in Connecticut, experience working with orthopedic populations, teaching and evidence of scholarship related to orthopedics, skilled in orthopedic physical therapy, excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. APTA Board Certification in Orthopedics or Sports preferred.
Successful candidates will join a nationally recognized faculty in physical therapy that provides an effective problem-based learning DPT curriculum and various post-professional education offerings for those in the field. The Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences houses an undergraduate program in Exercise Science (BS), and graduate programs in Athletic Training (MS), Physical Therapy (DPT), and Exercise and Sports Science (MS). The Department supports human anatomy, motion analysis, and human performance laboratories, as well as orthopedic, geriatric, and pediatric physical therapy residency programs. The opportunity to participate in teaching and/or mentoring in the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program is also available.

Required Materials for Submission
1. Cover Letter specifically addressing how you meet the qualifications of this position including certification.
2. Curriculum Vitae

Application Instructions:
Applicants should upload all required materials through the SHU online Application Portal. The search committee will only consider complete, online submissions made through this portal. . See the Application Portal at: https://www.sacredheart.edu/offices--departments-directory/human-resources/job-postings/

Note: In addition to the required materials for submission listed above, finalist candidates will be required to submit the following items upon invitation to attend an on-campus interview:
1. SHU Statement: In 1-2 pages, please address our prompt: “How do you understand the SHU Mission Statement and Core Values? How do you see yourself personally contributing to the mission and values of the university? Please detail your teaching philosophy and how that fits into the mission of SHU. (https://www.sacredheart.edu/offices--departments-directory/mission-integration-