Intermittent Lecturer, PTP 665 Fundamentals of Tests and Measures, Laboratory Assistant, Winter 2025, Physical Therapy Department, College of Health Sciences , Onsite

Description

The University of Michigan-Flint Physical Therapy Department is seeking applicants for LEO Intermittent Lecturer for the Winter 2025 semester as a laboratory instructor to assist the primary instructor in teaching PTP 665, Fundamentals of Tests and Measures.  This position will be on Mondays, Noon to 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Tuesdays, 12:30 pm to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.  January 2025 through April 2025.

Responsibilities:

• The faculty member will be responsible for conducting labs and administering practical exams for this course
• The expertise of the faculty member will be utilized in meeting course objectives for modules related to the application of theoretical basis for measurement, sources of error, and clinical interpretation of tests and measure applied to examination techniques common to all areas of physical therapy practice
• Preference is for one person to assist in all labs, but assignment to an individual lab may be considered.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Graduate of a CAPTE accredited (or equivalent) professional PT program
• Bachelor degree required; master degree or higher preferred
• Licensed or regulated in a US jurisdiction as a physical therapist
• One year of full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy or relevant content area
• Contemporary expertrise in the application of the theoretical basis for measurement, sources of error, and clinical interpretation of tests and measures as applied to examination techniques common to all areas of physical therapy practice
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and student evaluation 
• Member of the APTA preferred

Application Instructions

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must attach a cover letter as the first page of the CV/resume.  The cover letter should address specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relate to the position. 

Since this is a faculty position, also attach copies of transcripts (copies of transcripts are acceptable, they do not have to be official) to your cover letter and resume.

For additional information contact:

Patti Ruhala, HR Administrative Assistant-College of Health Sciences, 3180 William S. White Building, 303 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48502, (810) 766-6727, ruhala@umich.edu

Why Work for UM-Flint

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. 

Benefits include: 

• Generous time off 

• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting. 

• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance. 

• Life insurance 

• Long-term disability coverage 

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses 

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier. 

UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses.  Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/tuition-support-for-dependents/ 

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