Doctor of Physical Therapy Core Faculty

faith, scholarship, and practice that defines an SNU education. Beyond the classroom, the successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development and accreditation readiness of the DPT program, engage in scholarly activity that advances the field of physical therapy, and participate actively in the life of the university community. Core faculty are expected to bring both clinical expertise and a genuine commitment to student mentorship to support DPT students as they grow not only in clinical competence but also in character and calling. This position offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of physical therapists in a program grounded in academic rigor, evidence-based practice, and a distinctly Christian mission, within a supportive and close-knit faculty community.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Develop course syllabi, learning objectives, and assessments that align with program outcomes and CAPTE accreditation standards
• Design, deliver, and continually refine didactic and laboratory instruction within the DPT curriculum, using evidence-based and active-learning pedagogies to develop students' clinical reasoning and professional competence
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to DPT students, supporting their professional formation and integration of faith and practice consistent with SNU's mission
• Participate in ongoing curriculum development, program assessment, and outcomes reporting to support continuous quality improvement
• Maintain an active program of scholarly activity, including research, professional publication, and presentation at state, regional, or national conferences
• Pursue funding, grants, or collaborative research opportunities where appropriate.
• Serve on program, college, and university committees as assigned
• Support CAPTE accreditation activities, including development of the Application for Candidacy and Self-Study Reports
• Engage in service to the physical therapy profession through involvement with organizations such as the APTA
• Participate in student recruitment, admissions review, and program outreach efforts
• Contribute to the life of the university community, including participation in chapel, mission-related events, and campus initiatives that reflect SNU's Christian identity
• Maintain clinical competency through active practice, continuing education, or affiliated clinical work as required by program policy
• Hold and maintain current, unrestricted licensure as a physical therapist in Oklahoma.
• Remain contemporary expertise in designated curriculum content areas
• Model and articulate the integration of Christian faith with the physical therapy profession, contributing to a learning environment that reflects SNU's mission of “Character, Culture, Christ”
• Uphold and represent the mission, vision, and values of Southern Nazarene University in all professional activities
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment, and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ-centered community. As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
• A terminal academic degree (PhD, EdD, ScD) or a DPT degree and a certified clinical specialty
• An active, unencumbered PT license in any United States jurisdiction with eligibility for licensure in the state of Oklahoma
• A minimum of five years, full-time post-licensure experience that includes a minimum of three years of full-time clinical experience
• Experience in classroom, lab, or clinical teaching
• Contemporary expertise in one or more areas of curriculum content
• Familiarity with CAPTE accreditation requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A terminal academic doctoral degree
• Teaching experience in a DPT program
• Experience in CAPTE accreditation

Supervision Received: Receives supervision and work assignments from DPT Program Director.

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Benefits: Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan (shared cost), long term disability, dental insurance, group life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.

Organization

Southern Nazarene University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. It is an expression of the educational ministry of the Church of the Nazarene. Based at its main residential campus located just west of Oklahoma City, SNU serves students from around the world at multiple locations in Oklahoma and through online educational opportunities.

Founded in 1899, SNU grew out of several small evangelical colleges committed to training people for service to God and their fellow man. During the later part of the nineteenth century, settlers in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, and Texas founded these educational institutions to promote the optimistic message that the result of people fully aligning their lives with God’s work in the world would be personal holiness and compassionate service.

Southern Nazarene University values each person created in the image of God, therefore, we also desire to be a community that reflects representation of diversity. We care about inclusion and equity through the refining of our character, the way we create culture and the way we serve Christ. Our University values reconciliation through God’s love.

Southern Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, veterans status or any other legally protected class in the recruitment and admission of students, in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary, and in the operation of all university programs, activities, and services.