Assistant​/Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Assistant/Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Candidates with prior teaching and/or clinical experience in acute care or cardiopulmonary rehabilitation are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with prior teaching, scholarship, and clinical experience in neuromuscular and/or musculoskeletal content will also be considered.

Position Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

UIW Mission:
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the School of Rehabilitation Sciences invites full-time faculty candidates for Assistant/Associate Professor. This 12-month tenure-track position will teach in the Foundational Sciences curriculum.

In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of full-time faculty members at the university include teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities.

Final rank will be based on the qualifications of finalist.

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents.

Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

• Develop curriculum content aligned with the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) content outline and expectations of the accrediting bodies. Participate in advancement of the respective program.
• Demonstrate teaching effectiveness related to content expertise, instructional design, instructional delivery, and student engagement which align with curriculum goals.
• Teach as part of an integrated team.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.
• Prepare and administer timely and meaningful exams, projects, and assessments for assigned courses.
• Advise students and provide individual help to students during weekly office hours, to include mentoring student/faculty scholarly projects.
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook and PT Program Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
• Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
• Perform regular scholarly research and publication.
• Engage in service to the school, university, community, and profession.
• Meet scholarship expectations of both CAPTE and UIW Rank & Tenure Committee.
• Participate in faculty development workshops.
• Maintain contemporary teaching and clinical expertise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated expertise in an area of physical therapy practice.
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting the profession of physical therapy.
• Strong communication skills to include verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, or similar systems.
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to…