"Faculty - School of Health Professions (Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science) - JR009257"

Faculty - School of Health Professions (Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science)

Department: SHP Hybrid Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program (PTRSAT) * Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training

Position Title: Faculty - School of Health Professions (Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science)

Job Family Group: Academic

Job Description Summary: The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) is seeking a full-time (12-month) faculty member to join our team in the Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training (PTRSAT) to teach courses in a new hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) pathway. This program expansion was approved by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) in November 2024 and the first cohort of students started in May 2025.

This newly created faculty position is designated as a non-tenure track position at the Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will have experience in online/hybrid instruction in a physical therapy program and excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively as part of a remote/hybrid team. This position includes teaching content in neurologic, cardiopulmonary, pediatric, or other courses in the DPT curriculum.

The individual selected for this position will be responsible for activities that contribute to the program and department's mission and success, ensuring alignment with the University's mission and strategic plan as it pertains to teaching, research, and service. The purpose of this hybrid pathway for our DPT program is to address the unmet need for PTs in rural Kansas and other medically underserved areas by providing an accessible approach to DPT education that empowers students to invest in their local communities while benefitting from the remarkable value of an established, top-ranked public program.

Questions should be addressed to the search committee co-chairs, Dr Rebecca Bliss (rbliss@kumc.edu) and Dr Scarlett Morris (smorris6@kumc.edu).

About the Department: The Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training (PTRSAT) is one of the largest departments in the School of Health Professions located on the medical campus in urban Kansas City, KS. The PTRSAT department houses a nationally recognized Doctor of Physical Therapy program (ranked #10 nationwide, and #6 for DPT programs at public institutions), a well-established PhD in Rehabilitation Science program, and a newly developed Master of Science in Athletic Training program. The location and environment at KUMC provide excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary and interprofessional education and research collaborations. The PTRSAT department provides strong departmental support and infrastructure, including teaching and research mentorship, along with a supportive and collegial work environment. Researchers in the PTRSAT Department are at the forefront of advancing knowledge in rehabilitation and lifestyle interventions, motor control and mobility, and health professions education. The hybrid pathway will provide exciting research opportunities within the department's LEARN Lab, a collaborative group focused on advancing research in health professions education.

About the University: The School of Health Professions has exemplary collaborative teaching and research opportunities. Over the last five years, the School of Health Professions research portfolio has more than doubled in research funding, and we are positioned to continue this trajectory. The KUMC campus is a large urban academic medical center with numerous resources, centers and institutes, and affiliation with the University of Kansas Health System. KUMC is known for a collaborative, interprofessional emphasis, and we are dedicated to pushing the frontiers of health and improving the quality of life for people and populations within the community, state, nation, and globe. There are many opportunities for growth and solution-oriented research in KUMC's multiple research centers and institutes. For instance, KUMC is one of the few universities to house a National Institute on Aging designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, a National Cancer Institute designated Cancer Center as well as a National Institutes of Health funded Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Additionally, the Zamierowski Institute for Experiential Learning is a hotbed of health care simulation supporting innovative instruction and research.

About the Area: Kansas City (KC) is home to the KUMC campus. The relaxed, family-friendly metropolitan environment of KC metro area offers a unique combination of low-cost of living, top tier public school districts, a nationally recognized arts (e.g., Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art) and music (e.g., jazz) scene, and much more. KC is known for its friendly people, delicious barbeque, and great sports teams at both the professional and collegiate level (e.g., Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, KC Current, KU Jayhawks). The KC area is ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S.

Job Description:

Job Duties Outlined

• Assist with teaching courses within the current DPT program in alignment with contemporary expertise.
• Support the development of a new hybrid DPT program following accreditation standards.
• Participate on department, school, and institution committees and faculty governance, service to professional organization as appropriate.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment: Faculty must be willing to travel approximately 4-6 times each year to our Kansas City KS campus for in-person teaching and meetings.

Required Qualifications

Licenses: Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice physical therapy in Kansas.

Work Experience:

• Experience as a core faculty member in a DPT program
• Experience with innovative classroom approaches in PT education (e.g., active learning strategies, integration of educational technology, learner-centered pedagogy, evidence-informed curriculum design, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Terminal doctoral degree (such as Ph.D., EdD, Dsc, etc).

Work Experience:

• Experience with teaching and leading immersive lab sessions in a hybrid DPT program.
• Experience teaching didactic neurologic, cardiopulmonary, or pediatric courses in a entry-level DPT program

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of teaching statement
• References (3)

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Application Instructions: To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Faculty---School-of-Health-Professions--Physical-Therapy---Rehabilitation-Science-_JR009257 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009257.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center: The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits: KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html