Description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy (Tenure or Clinical Track)

The University of Lynchburg, a private regional university located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia, is seeking a full-time tenure track or clinical track position in the School of Physical Therapy at the Assistant/Associate Professor level.

The School of Physical Therapy is part of the College of Health Sciences with opportunities for interprofessional experiences with a variety of other health science programs. The program is housed in the Graduate Health Sciences Building with more than 37,000 square feet dedicated to physical therapy instruction, service, and research. The curriculum features an innovative hybrid model of instruction that prepares student physical therapists to become generalist practitioners who become leaders in the profession. Clinical practice is promoted among faculty and opportunities exist within the onsite free clinic. The Program received initial accreditation in 2013 and is scheduled for re-review in 2028.

Position Description: The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Lynchburg invites applications for a full-time (12 month) tenure or clinical track assistant/associate professor level faculty position to begin during the Fall of 2023 or Spring of 2024. 

The ideal candidate should have experience teaching generalist physical therapy content to entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students. Additionally, candidates should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues. 

Starting Salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Generous paid vacation, personal days, paid sick time, and family leave; comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans; flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. 

Teaching Load and Work Hours: Full-time faculty members are expected to teach the equivalent of 12 credit hours per semester. Faculty members are generally required to be available from 8:30AM-4:30PM with rare evening and weekend work requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience teaching entry-level content to DPT students

• A minimum of three years of contemporary physical therapy clinical practice

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia (Virginia licensure is required within one year of employment)

• A scholarly agenda that contributes to teaching and/or practice

• The ability to assist with the Human Anatomy course is a preferred qualification, but not required

Education: A Clinical Specialist Certification and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, or an entry-level physical therapist degree and an academic doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, EdD, DSc, or DHSc); candidates approaching completion of a terminal academic degree will also be considered

Work Remotely: No

University's website: https://www.lynchburg.edu/ 

The University seeks candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg’s efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.

To apply for this position, please provide the following items (upload all documents under resume/cover letter link)

1. Cover letter describing your teaching philosophy, a description of your teaching and scholarly interests, and a statement detailing your interest in teaching at the University of Lynchburg

2. CV

3. The names and contact information for three professional references

4. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts

Candidates must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University.

Questions about the position should be directed to the Director of the School of Physical Therapy, Dr. Allen Moore. Allen’s email address is moore.w@lynchburg.edu.

The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.

The University of Lynchburg is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Experience teaching entry-level content to DPT students

• A minimum of three years of contemporary physical therapy clinical practice

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia (Virginia licensure is required within one year of employment)

• A scholarly agenda that contributes to teaching and/or practice

• The ability to assist with the Human Anatomy course is a preferred qualification, but not required

Education: A Clinical Specialist Certification and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, or an entry-level physical therapist degree and an academic doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, EdD, DSc, or DHSc); candidates approaching completion of a terminal academic degree will also be considered