Core Faculty Job Denver area,Colorado USA,Education / Teaching

Augustana University DPT Colorado program seeks 6 Core faculty at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level in a variety of teaching areas including:
Neuro series (Neuroanatomy and Neuro management I & II), Orthopedic/MSK course series (I-IV), Cardiopulmonary series: (Cardiopulmonary Management, Complex Systems Management; Pharmacology), Foundational Science series (Anatomy, Physiology, Therapeutic Interventions I & II, EBP) to be contracted by April 1, 2026 and hired by August 1, 2026.

Qualifications

Earned Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (or tDPT) with preference for enrolled in or completion of a terminal doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, etc) from an accredited university.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Ability to do original research, scholarship, or creative work appropriate to the physical therapy profession.
Ability to engage in service to the university.
Understanding of higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in physical therapy education.
Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting physical therapy education, students, and the profession of physical therapy.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in Colorado and the state of residence, if they are not the same.
Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.

Key Responsibilities /Essential Job Functions

The core faculty member holds a non-tenure faculty, academic appointment and has academic teaching, service, scholarship and administrative responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the DPT Colorado program within Augustana University.

This individual demonstrates competence in teaching, curriculum development, and implementing strategies for student success. This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job.

Teaching

Develop a syllabus of course activities that meet the requirements of the course description or program chair, establishes appropriate student learning outcomes, and provides for appropriate class activities throughout the semester.

Plan and deliver individual classes via distance education or face to face lab instruction that conform to the syllabus and other requirements of the University.

Demonstrate a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively in the context of an integrated education.

Maintain accurate and complete records on student participation and performance, use appropriate measures and evaluate student performance on the basis of established student learning outcomes, provide timely feedback to students and assign grades that are an accurate and fair evaluation of student work.

Submit grades and any other required documentation in a timely manner.

Administer student evaluations of faculty at the end of each course, review evaluation summaries, and meet with the department chair and dean to review.

Post and maintain regular office hours at times reasonably convenient to students.

Serve as a career coach to students to assist them in understanding the curriculum and mentor them as they prepare for clinical education and their careers.

In addition to formal course loads, bear fair share of the faculty responsibility for supervising student research, clinical education and independent study.

Meet deadlines and follow directions of the program/department chair, or dean of the college.

Evaluate the teaching of colleagues through the process of peer review as requested.

Prepare Professional Development Plans or Progress Briefs and reappointment/promotion applications according to established guidelines.

Promote student success by following attendance related requirements found in the DPT CO Policies and Procedures Manual.

Teach courses as agreed upon with the Program Director.

Scholarship and Professional Development

Keep abreast of the new knowledge in the field to ensure courses, syllabi, instructional materials and techniques, and teaching methods are current and appropriate.
Participate where appropriate, in school or university-sponsored curriculum development programs and projects.
Engage in distinctive course and academic…


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