Adjunct Instructor of Physical Therapy

Course: PTH5405 Introduction to Patient Management Lab

Time/Days: Wednesday, 8:00AM-11:20AM & 11:30AM-2:50PM

Brief Course Description: This course introduces the nervous system and how behavior is produced from cellular changes in the brain. The class will focus on understanding the fundamental anatomy and physiology involved in the pathways that connect neural activity with coordinated muscle movement. We will also cover relevant embryology, higher cognitive functions, and disease states.

Course: PTH5422: Clinical Anatomy Palpation Lab

Time/Days: Wednesday, 9:00AM-10:50AM & 12:00PM-1:50PM

Brief Course Description: This course presents a comprehensive consideration of human anatomy including both neuromusculoskeletal components and internal organ systems. Systems include musculoskeletal, neurological, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, skeletal, and cardiopulmonary. Biomechanical function, topographic and radiographic correlations, and clinical applications are emphasized. In-depth understanding of the gross anatomy of the human body is obtained through lecture, audiovisual, computer, and gross cadaver prosecution. Introductory mapping and palpation exercises will also be integrated into this course.

Qualifications

Doctorate or Master of Physical Therapy. Official transcripts due upon hire.

The Program

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Carroll University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: capteonline.org.

The College

The College of Health Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate programs through seven departments; Public Health, Athletic Training, Physician Assistant Studies, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, and Department of Movement Sciences. The mission of the College of Health Science is to educate students to be innovative professionals who collaborate to serve the health needs of their communities. The College of Health Sciences currently accounts for ~60% of university enrollment. A dynamic and growing entity, College-wide foci include interprofessional education and practice, the integrated approach to health, innovative learning and healthcare technologies, community partnerships and service to medically underserved populations. To support these initiatives the University has renovated a medical arts building to house and support its service learning and Community Health Service programs and partnered with the Waukesha Free Clinic at Carroll University. The College supports the interdisciplinary nature of health science education and has received federal and private foundation grant awards to support these, as well as program-specific initiatives. Carroll University: Founded in 1846, Carroll University is an independent, co-educational comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts tradition. The Pioneer Core general education curriculum has a strong emphasis on developing intercultural awareness, including cross-cultural immersion experiences. Carroll University is located in suburban Waukesha, 16 miles west of Milwaukee and 60 miles east of Madison. The University serves approximately 3521 students. The University though intentionally ecumenical and non-sectarian in approach, is related to the Presbyterian Church, USA. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Application

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. As part of your application, please submit a cover letter, CV and examples of teaching effectiveness. If you have past course evaluations, please submit several that demonstrate your teaching effectiveness. In lieu of course evaluations, a letter from your current supervisor attesting to your skills in the classroom environment.

Carroll University is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.

Carroll University makes employment opportunities available to qualified individuals whose skills and experience make them suitable candidates for placement. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Carroll University does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran's status in administration of programs or in the employment of faculty and staff.

The employment opportunities list is updated periodically based on openings. Applications will be accepted only for vacancies currently listed. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

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