"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)
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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.

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)

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