Description

Since 1920, Mount St. Joseph University has provided an education that is based on interdisciplinary liberal arts and professional curricula emphasizing mission, values, integrity, and social responsibility. Faculty and staff deliver high-quality academics, hands-on experiential learning, and personalized attention to support student success. Join our award-winning team, recognized as a 'Best College to Work for,' and be part of a vibrant culture that places a premium on collaboration and belonging.

Mount St. Joseph University is a private institution founded by the Sisters of Charity. The Physical Therapy Department is housed within the School of Health Sciences. Opportunities for interprofessional collaboration exist within the School of Health Sciences, including Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences, Physician Assistant, Nursing, Social Work, and Exercise Science and Integrative Health programs.

Position

Full-time, 12-month faculty position (tenure track or clinical track as eligible) in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program.

Responsibilities

We prioritize excellence in teaching and professional competence. Faculty responsibilities include:

Teaching & Instruction

• Provide instruction and assessment in advanced clinical skills curriculum (acute care/cardiopulmonary, neurologic, pediatric, or geriatric curriculum; approximately 24 contact hours annually or as assigned).
• Select, plan, organize, and implement learning experiences that assist students in meeting course and program outcomes.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of subject matter and ability to integrate related content areas.
• Use creativity to develop an interactive and inclusive learning environment.
• Evaluate students based on course outcomes; identify strengths and areas for improvement; facilitate development strategies for mastery.
• Supervise course adjuncts, if applicable. 

Advising & Mentorship

• Provide academic and professional mentorship to student advisees.
• Support student recruitment, admission, retention, progression, and graduation efforts.

Curriculum & Program Development

• Contribute to development, evaluation, and revision of curriculum.
• Serve on department committees and participate in accreditation and assessment processes.

Scholarship & Service

• Engage in scholarship and/or research consistent with tenure or clinical track expectations.
• Participate in professional and community service.
• Represent the program within the healthcare community and broader community.

Clinical Practice

• Maintain clinical practice (8 hours per week of release time allocated for practice).

Professional Conduct

• Act in accordance with departmental professional and ethical standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Requirements

Required

• Eligible for Physical Therapy licensure in the State of Ohio (license required prior to start date).
• Degree in Physical Therapy (DPT, MPT, or BSPT).
• Minimum 5 years of clinical practice in physical therapy.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Earned terminal academic doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., DHSc., etc.).
• DPT with ABPTS certification (NCS, CCS, PCS, GCS) or willingness to obtain specialty certification.
• Clinical expertise in pediatrics, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, or geriatric rehabilitation.
• Prior teaching experience in a PT or PTA program.
• Experience in curriculum development, accreditation, or program assessment.
• Inpatient clinical practice experience.

Clinicians with DPT and clinical specialization or plans to obtain certification are encouraged to apply. Candidates with experience in continuing education, presentations, in-services, or development of facility training programs are also encouraged to apply.