Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Open Ranks)

Prepare and administer a curriculum that will develop students into empathetic, competent, dynamic physical therapists as life-long learners Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
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Knowledge of contemporary physical therapy practice.
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Good verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to effectively interact with health care professionals and patients.
Bilingual helpful.
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Ability to accurately examine the knowledge and clinical skills attained by the students.
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Knowledge of instructional and organizational methodologies Required Qualifications Education: · An entry-level doctoral degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
· Preference given to those with an academic Doctoral degree (e.
g.
PhD, EdD).
All but dissertation (ABD) candidates will also be considered.
Experience: The college is seeking an optimal match between individual qualifications and assessed ability to contribute to the College’s mission.
All qualified candidates will be considered.
Rank (Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor) will be determined based on the College of Health Sciences’ Faculty Guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications • Eligibility for licensure in the state of Oregon.
• Expertise in pediatric physical therapy / Anatomy / Physiology • Curriculum development experience in a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Professional association membership with evidence of advocacy for physical therapy profession.
List comments regarding work hours Full-time M-F 8am-5pm Posting Date 01/30/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Essential Job Duties Job Duty Teaching in the classroom and/or laboratory.
Provide the highest quality of teaching with the most current content information possible.
Provide the highest quality of clinical supervision.
Maintain and promote high standards of intellectual integrity.
Provide a syllabus at the beginning of each course to guide the student in planning.
Maintain records of student grades and progress.
Prepare examinations that assess the student’s accomplishment of lecture and laboratory objectives.
Percentage Of Time 40 Job Duty Communication Be open to interaction with students in class and available through office hours at least two (2) hours per week when students are not scheduled to be in class.
Be willing to schedule further time as needed by the student.
Be a mentor to the students.
Exhibit teamwork and cooperation within the department and other departments within the University.
Interact appropriately within the department and University with all levels of administration and support staff, from President to Security Guard.
Be timely and accurate in all communications.
Percentage Of Time 20 Job Duty Scholarship and Research Participate in grant proposals, scholarly publications or oral/poster presentations.
Conduct research individually or in collaboration with University faculty and/or community clinicians.
Maintain current knowledge in the profession by conference and seminar attendance, as well as by research and teaching.
Percentage Of Time 20 Job Duty Service Serve on Departmental, College, and University committees.
Become involved in elected, appointed and/or volunteer American Physical Therapy Association or other professional activities.
Participate in community service activities.
Percentage Of Time 10 Job Duty Clinical Practice of Physical Therapy/Professional Development Maintain skill levels and acknowledge by clinical practice or continuing education.
Align to CAHP expectations and maintain compliance with CAPTE standards, policies and procedures.
Special projects as assigned from year to year.
May be required to be a committee chair.
May guest lecture for other programs in the University.
May be required to attend university functions outside normal working hours.
Assist other faculty with practical examinations.
Provide tutorial classes for students who require remediation.
Percentage Of Time 10 Physical Demands Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Resonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear.
The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting.
The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.
Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Letter of Recommendation #1 Letter of Recommendation #2 Letter of Recommendation #3 Optional Documents Additional Applicant Document Required License/Certification