Instructor Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program; Academic Year

Instructor for Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program  Academic Year)

Position Summary:

The School of Rehabilitation Sciences invites part-time faculty candidates for Instructor for Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. This position will serve as a small group facilitator/tutor in the Physical Therapy Reasoning course series. On rare occasions, this position may serve as a teaching assistant in the Patient-Client Management course series.

Essential Functions:

• Meet with faculty before class and participate in the Comprehensive Practical Exam at the end of the semester, as needed.
• Guide students in course material set by the instructor of record with the purpose of developing and deepening the student’s clinical reasoning.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• Occasionally, be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions.
• Adhere to UIW Faculty 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.
• Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting physical therapy education and practice.
• Strong communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in the use of instructional technology.
• Ability to actively engage students in the learning process.
• Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom.
• Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.

Required

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree.

Required

Work Experience:

• Five (5) years experience as a licensed physical therapist, OR
• Two (2) years if a graduate of a problem-based learning program, OR
• Two (2) years if a graduate of a residency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board-certified clinical specialization.
• Prior clinical instructor experience.
• Active in clinical practice.
• Teaching experience in a physical therapy academic program.
• Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations:

• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy.
• Current member of the American Physical Therapy Association or willingness to become a member by date of assignment.

Work Hours:

Based on the course assignment, typically 6 hours a week (2 mornings a week).

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).