What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) position at SPALDING UNIVERSITY?
Adjunct Faculty Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
JOB LOCATION:
___ Fully Remote
_X__ Hybrid (Some remote work some on campus work)
_ __ On Campus
JOB SUMMARY
Spalding University seeks adjunct faculty to teach several courses in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum. Specific needs for the Spring 2027 semester include DPT 864 Physical Therapy in Pediatrics, and DPT 877 Orthotics and Prosthetics. Lectures are delivered online, but the faculty member must spend approximately 1 week per month on campus during lab immersions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and teach the lecture portion of the course using online delivery to include weekly one-hour synchronous sessions.
- Laboratory content for courses occurs on campus in Louisville, KY. Faculty must be able to be on campus for 4 weeks/semester.
Qualifications:
SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- DPT or terminal doctoral degree.
- Active license to practice physical therapy in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
- Completion of postgraduate-level subject matter in respective course.
- Experience teaching similar content in a DPT curriculum preferred.
- Clinical Specialist certification (ex. PCS) preferred
INTERRELATIONS
- Regular or daily contact course coordinator and other DPT faculty and students.
- Must have an appreciation and respect for diverse populations.
CONTACT
All applications are made through the Paycom Applicant Tracking System.
**It is highly recommended that all faculty and staff have the COVID 19 vaccination.
ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:
Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, Spalding matching contribution up to 5% to your 403b/Roth retirement plan, generous Paid Time Off program, Parental Leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance and long-term disability, paid time for volunteering, and more.
Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2,000 students at the bachelors’, master’s and doctoral levels, providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.
Faculty, staff and students are united by the institutional mission: Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.
With a focus on service and leadership, Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working student. In addition, our unique 8-week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.
Spalding aspires to become the first choice for students of compassion and service. Celebrated for a rigorous yet nurturing environment, emulated for interdisciplinary collaborations, and acclaimed for contributions to the community.
Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University complies with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the University’s policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.