What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Lecturer - Physical Therapy position at NU USA Northeastern University?
About the Opportunity Part-time Instructor positions available as determined by department’s curricular and institutional needs to teach in undergraduate and graduate courses in the department of physical therapy. Responsibilities include: Development and administration of lecture, recitation, and/or laboratory experiences; Preparation of lectures, course materials, examinations, and evaluation of student performance in the course; Part-time instructors may work under the direction of the Lead Faculty for the course; Part-time instructors will hold office hours (2-3 hours weekly) including but not limited to group and individual tutoring; Part-time instructors will report to the Associate Department Chair. Qualifications: DPT in physical therapy is required. APTA Clinical Specialist Certification is preferred. Successful applicants will have work experience and college teaching experience in large, diverse higher education institution or clinical instructor experience. Applicants must have an active, Massachusetts physical therapy license by the start date. Additional Information: The Department of Physical Therapy, Movement, and Rehabilitation Sciences (PTMRS) at Northeastern is founded on the university’s core values of interdisciplinary education, urban engagement, international knowledge, and cutting-edge research. The PTMRS Department Mission is to impact the health and well-being of the global community by developing leaders in physical therapy, movement, and rehabilitation through interprofessional, experiential education, translational research, and excellence in clinical practice. Our exceptional faculty are dedicated to promoting excellence in practice, education, scholarship, and community service. Faculty are engaged in active clinical research and practice. A hallmark of our program is the integration of experiential learning and didactic education whether through use of standardized patients, communication and interaction with community consultants, participation in service learning projects, or engagement in research with our faculty. Doctor of Physical Therapy Graduates from Northeastern are innovative, global leaders who excel in clinical practice, research and community service. As one of the longest accredited programs in the United States, and the only program with Cooperative Education, our students graduate with exceptional clinical decision-making skills, and experience in the fields of physical therapy and human movement science. Position Type Academic Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Pay Range: Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.
