Open Rank (Assistant, Associate or Full) Clinical Professor

About the Opportunity

About Bouvé College of Health Sciences:

The Bouvé College of Health Sciences has over 250 faculty members, with approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 2,400 graduate students. It is the leading national model for education and research in the health, psychosocial, and biomedical sciences and supports the University's mission of educating students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment and creating and translating knowledge to meet global and societal needs.

About the Opportunity:

The Department of Physical Therapy is seeking an open rank (assistant, associate, or full professor), non-tenure-track, faculty position with the opportunity to work closely with an interdisciplinary team of professionals throughout the School and University and help to advance initiatives such as the expansion of the Sports Residency Program and Sports Concentration within the Doctor of Physical Therapy program across the Northeastern University Global Network.

At Northeastern University, we embrace a culture of respect where each person is valued for their contribution and is treated fairly. We oppose all forms of racism. We support a culture that does not tolerate any form of discrimination and where each person may belong. We strive to have a diverse membership, one where each person is trained and mentored to promote their success.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include teaching graduate courses, engaging in scholarship, and participating in departmental, college, university, and professional service. Qualified candidates must have expertise in, or a demonstrated commitment to, working with diverse student populations and/or in a culturally diverse work and educational environment.

This 12-month position's responsibilities include being a core faculty in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program , effective teaching, contributing and teaching in the core curriculum and sports and exercise related content, developing curriculum materials, and engaging in scholarship and service.

There is an opportunity to work with Northeastern University student-athletes as a faculty member and clinician at the discretion of the head team physician.

The applicant will be asked to recruit and yield qualified students from diverse backgrounds and ensure that all correspondence with prospective and enrolled students is accurate and timely.

In collaboration with Bouvé College Enrollment Management, evaluate applicants for admission to graduate and second degree programs and internal transfer applicants from undergraduate programs.

In partnership with the Office of Student Services, monitor the academic standing and progression of all students enrolled in the program and complete graduation clearance processes as requested. Supervise or provide department-based professional student services, such as program-specific advising and guidance on professional licensure as applicable. Complete the faculty advisor training program offered by the Office of Student Services.

Initiate and foster external relationships that are beneficial to the program and/or that inform program development, including with professional associations, clinical placement, and internship sites, guest lecturers, industry leaders or program advisory board members, alums, potential donors, and partner institutions for prospective applicants to the program.

Represent the program at department, college, and university events that relate to the viability and success of the program, such as open houses, convocation, commencement, and faculty meetings.

Monitor student progress toward designated outcomes and adjust curricular and teaching materials to achieve those desired outcomes.

Qualifications:

A successful applicant must have the following qualifications:

• Hold an active or be able to obtain an unrestricted PT license in the state of Massachusetts.
• Have a minimum of three years of clinical experience (Assistant Rank); Associate and Full Professor ranks commensurate with qualifications/experience.
• Experience in higher education teaching.
• Hold or are eligible to earn an ABPTS certification or clinical specialization
• Hold a terminal degree (PhD, EdD, or ScD) by position start date.
• Have a scholarship and/or experience working with individuals in a sports performance or rehabilitation setting.
• Be eligible to hold an assistant, associate, or full professor rank.

Additional Information:

Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculum vitae that includes a list of publications, statements addressing the prompts below, and at least three reference letters. Applications will be reviewed be