Doctor of Physical Therapy Faculty

experiences to educate future practitioners. The blended learning model allows faculty and students to live remotely from campus. However, DPT faculty must travel to and stay in Omaha for designated periods each semester.

The successful candidate's responsibilities include developing content and teaching courses
that emphasize examination and intervention for patients/clients with movement dysfunctions; other teaching responsibilities will be
considered. In addition, this faculty member will assist with mentoring in related areas of expertise within the CSM DPT Clinical Education
Program and serve as a clinical instructor during integrated clinical education experiences. The candidate will develop and sustain an
independent research agenda. Other expectations include participating in curriculum development and student advising; providing treatment
and/or mentorship in pro bono clinics; completing clinical education site visits; assisting with student recruitment and retention efforts;
participating in college and department accreditation activities; and providing service to the department, college, community, and the
profession. Professional service and active participation in the American Physical Therapy Association are imperative. The successful
candidate must work well in a team environment, build inclusive learning communities, and be comfortable working independently. The ideal
candidate will also have strong communication, problem-solving, clinical reasoning, organizational, and self-assessment skills.

Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist education
  program
• A terminal physical therapy degree (DPT) or a physical therapy degree with an academic terminal degree (PhD, EdD, DHSc). All
  degrees must be earned from an accredited institution.
• Should be licensed or eligible for licensure in Nebraska
• Member of
  the American Physical Therapy Association
• Prior teaching experience in a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant
  education program
• Board-certified clinical specialists or clinical physical therapy residency graduates (i.e., acute care,
  cardiovascular and pulmonary) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist
• Able to work with
  students with special needs based on the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Prior teaching experience in distance education
  preferred
• Knowledge of educational management and adult learning theories and principles preferred