Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy (66719)

Position Summary

Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio, invites applications for a core faculty position within the Doctorate in Physical Therapy Program.  The successful candidate will bring expertise in physical therapy clinical practice with a demonstrated commitment to community health, geriatric patient/client care across the health continuum and integration of rehabilitation management and evidence informed practice.  We are seeking an experienced professional with the versatility to contribute to multiple course areas, including cardiopulmonary content and inpatient clinical practice skills and abilities. Our goal is to recruit a collaborative educator who will help develop future physical therapy leaders dedicated to serving society and advancing the profession

The position is a 12-month tenure-eligible faculty appointment with rank commensurate with experience. Primary academic responsibilities of the position include involvement in teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching includes providing instruction and student assessment in assigned courses.  Other responsibilities include course and program assessment, accreditation activities, academic advising, and program and university governance. Service to the program, university and profession is an inherent part of our faculty role. Faculty members are expected to participate in strategic planning initiatives and implementation. 

The faculty member will be instrumental in teaching and advancing the mission and vision of Walsh University and our graduate physical therapy program.  The faculty member will report directly to the Chair of the Physical Therapy program.  Our Physical Therapy program is housed within the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences, which includes graduate programs in Occupational Therapy and Counseling and Human Development.  We promote collaboration within the School.

Walsh University is an independent, coeducational, Catholic liberal arts institution. Founded by the Brothers of Christian Instruction, Walsh University is dedicated to educating its students to be leaders in service to others through a values-based education with an international perspective in the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diverse community, and close student-teacher interaction.

Review of candidates will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.  Please include the following: cover letter indicating alignment with the mission of the program/university, CV, educational philosophy and contact information for 3 references.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Teach courses assigned throughout our 12-month program.
• Lead course coordination within assigned courses, including development of course content as needed.
• Oversee and participate in student assessment.
• Effectively communicate and display organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff and students within the program and across the university.
• Evaluate students to determine readiness to progress in the curriculum.
• Serve the profession and community, with current active membership in a professional society (i.e. APTA).
• Participate in independent or collaborative scholarly activities including the design, implementation and completion of products with dissemination through presentations or publications.
• Mentors’ students to meet program expectat