Faculty: Visiting Professor of Physical Therapy

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Concordia University invites applications for a visiting 12-month faculty position with a focus on teaching neurorehabilitation and/or pediatric content as well as mentor students. This position is in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The ideal candidate will have practical experience within their established field; a proven track record of research/publication; previous exposure to inter-professional collaboration and teaching experience within higher education.

This position reports to the Program Director of the Physical Therapy Department in the School of Health Professions at the Ann Arbor, MI campus. The position is scheduled to begin full-time May 1, 2025 and end in the summer of 2026. The position requires the faculty to live in proximity to Ann Arbor, Michigan campus to allow on-site activities.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Concordia University full-time faculty fulfill the university's mission to help students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world via teaching, scholarship and service. Successful candidates will teach courses in their areas of expertise in addition to other related content areas. Concordia University faculty are active scholars in their academic disciplines and participate in the life of the university via curriculum development, academic program assessment, and other activities that support student recruitment, retention and engagement. All Concordia faculty are expected to demonstrate excellence in college-level teaching. Other duties as assigned.

• Assist with recruitment and enrollment of students;
• Assess, evaluate, and implement curriculum;
• May perform other related duties as assigned.
• Each faculty member is expected to comply with all rules and regulations for University faculty as outlined in the CU and Faculty Handbooks. In addition, each has the following responsibilities:

Academic

• Teach 24 academic credits per year, or the equivalent;
• Participate actively in curriculum development and assessment;
• Hold 10 office hours each week when classes are in session;
• Perform research, scholarship or creative activities according to the standards established in the CU Faculty handbook.

Service Responsibilities

• Serve actively on committees within the department, school and/or university;
• Assist in student recruitment, advising and mentoring;
• Attend opening service, faculty retreat and commencement exercises;
• Attend and participate in plenary faculty meetings and the annual faculty summit.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Dedication to the academic priorities of CU and the CU mission;
• Previous experience with CAPTE accreditation procedures is preferred
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• Hold a valid unrestricted physical therapy license to practice in the state of Michigan or be eligible for Michigan licensure.
• Earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
• Willingness to belong to a diverse faculty within the School of Health Professions to provide unique learning opportunities to a diverse student body through an innovative blended hybrid curriculum.
• Prior successful teaching experience in higher education is preferred with knowledge of both a blended content delivery method as well as online teaching methodologies.
• Willingness and ability to perform peer reviewed scholarship/research.
• Proven ability to collaborate with faculty in various healthcare disciplines within the School of Health Professions, as well as the campus at large.

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Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty pos