Description

Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, within the School of Health Professions. We seek a mission-driven, and student-centered individual with a passion for teaching, scholarship, and service within the field of Physical Therapy.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian mission of the University and will integrate a biblical worldview into academic instruction and professional practice.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Program Chair and core faculty in curriculum development and review.
• Teach in areas aligned with expertise. Preferred teaching responsibilities include acute care, geriatrics, integumentary, pediatrics, and/ or movement science content with opportunities to teach in other areas.
• Provide course coordination and assessment, including day-to-day course management.
• Advise and mentor students throughout the academic program.
• Participate in the CAPTE accreditation process.
• Contribute to the University’s scholarship expectations through:
  • Research and publication
  • Grant development
  • Creative and scholarly achievements
• Promote and support faculty scholarship across the department.
• Provide meaningful service to the university, department, and the physical therapy profession or similar profession.
• Assist with student recruitment, orientation, and retention initiatives.
• Serve on university and departmental committees.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Earned terminal academic degree (PhD or equivalent). ABD candidates will be considered with a letter of support from their dissertation chair.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in physical therapy.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin.
• Demonstrated ability to meet CAPTE scholarly output expectations.
• Ability to teach across the curriculum in both traditional and bridge DPT programs.
• Demonstrated integration of faith and learning in professional practice.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) values and mission of CUW.
• ABPTS certification preferred.
• Higher education teaching experience.
• Service to the profession at the local, state, or national level is desired.
• Serve on university and departmental committees.

Physical Demands

The candidate must be able to perform perform physical therapy skills and functions, including:

• Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Regularly lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Visual abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Work environment noise level is generally moderate.

About Concordia University

Concordia University Wisconsin is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world. CUW is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers 71 undergraduate majors, 39 master's degrees, and 4 doctoral programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion.  In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or commissioned ministers of the LCMS.  Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Commissioned Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies.  If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Letter of Intent
• Teaching Philosophy Statement 
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation   

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.