Rank Faculty position, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Neuromuscular​/Neuroscience

Open-Rank Full-Time Faculty position, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Neuromuscular/Neuroscience

_ _ Hybrid (Some remote work some on campus work)

_X_ On Campus (but ability to pivot to some remote work should that be necessary)

Spalding University is accepting applications for a full-time faculty position in the Kosair for Kids School of Physical Therapy. This is a 12-month position, tenure-track position. Faculty rank (of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) is negotiable depending on experience. The start date is January 1, 2026. This position will serve on academic unit and university committees and participate in official activities at the academic unit, college, graduate area, and university levels.

While the program is taught in a hybrid format, the faculty member will need to live local to Louisville, Kentucky. The ideal applicant will be able to teach a variety of courses in the entry-level DPT program, with neurological and neuromuscular physical therapy expertise preferred.

• Develop and teach the lecture portion of courses using online delivery to include weekly one-hour synchronous sessions.
• Participate in school and institutional committees.
• Teaching laboratory content for courses occurs on campus in Louisville, KY.
• Other duties as assigned by the program director or chair.

Required:

• Active Physical Therapy license in the state of Kentucky, or eligible for licensure
• A minimum of three years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice.
• Terminal Doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, DSc or equivalent). In lieu of a terminal doctorate, a DPT with ABPTS Board certification may be accepted.

Preferred

• Prior experience teaching in a CAPTE accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program, with neurological/neuromuscular teaching expertise strongly preferred.
• ABPTS Board certification. NCS strongly preferred.
• Evidence of an active research and scholarly agenda.

• Regular or daily contact with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
• Must have an appreciation and respect for diverse populations.

All applications are made through the Paycom Applicant Tracking System. For further questions contact Dr. Jason Ashby, KFKSPT Program Director at jashby

Qualified applicants should submit via Spalding’s Paycom system:

• Letter of Application explaining qualifications, experience, and reasons for applying for the position
• Two (2) references with contact information

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.