Faculty - School of Physical Therapy - Neuromuscular

Description

The School of Physical Therapy seeks a full-time faculty member to deliver high quality learning experiences and education for students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in a new Hybrid program. The faculty member will engage in teaching, service and scholarship activities, and works collaboratively with colleagues across the University as well as with the Program Director. Additionally, the incumbent provides mentorship to students and contributes to the visibility, impact and reputation of the University and its programs through research and scholarly engagement. The selected candidate will have responsibilities teaching Neuromuscular content to graduate students. Rank and salary will be commensurate with education and experience. This is a remote position that will require travel to the Worcester campus two weeks per semester.

• Design, develop, deliver, and assess didactic, laboratory, and experiential learning activities in a hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum using synchronous and asynchronous instructional methodologies.
• Develop and maintain high-quality online learning materials, including recorded lectures, learning modules, interactive activities, and assessments that support student achievement of course and program outcomes.
• Maintain regular and substantive interaction with students through virtual office hours, discussion forums, video conferencing, electronic communication, and other approved methods.
• Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria.
• Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Participate in service activities; serve on committees; serve on regional, state, or national organization committees and volunteer activities; represent the program and University in/at community functions; attend School and institutional activities such as Commencement and ceremonies; and support student activities such as health fairs and service projects.
• Participate in scholarship resulting in conference presentations, publishable manuscripts, peer-reviewed instructional materials, or other outcomes consistent with expectations for scholarly activities described in the Faculty Manual.
• Use the University's learning management system and other instructional technologies to facilitate student learning, monitor engagement, assess performance, and provide timely feedback.
• Advise and assist students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms.
• Participate in planning, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of on-campus laboratory immersions and other intensive face-to-face learning experiences.
• Provide service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment.
• Attend and participate in monthly School and Department meetings, University ceremonies, and other major events, and serves as a member of University, School and/or Department committees, as assigned.
• Contribute to periodic reviews and revisions of departmental course offerings.
• Maintain advanced knowledge in discipline and areas of expertise.
• Build and maintain relationships with professional organizations involved with the healthcare sector.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Required:

• PhD, EdD, DSc preferred, DPT will be considered
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in physical therapy
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the college/university level
• Licensed or eligible for license as a physical therapist in Massachusetts
• Demonstrated proficiency or willingness to develop expertise in online and hybrid pedagogy, instructional technology, and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Experience teaching in online, hybrid, or distance education environments preferred
• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and/or professional education and student success
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals)
• Record of scholarly activities commensurate with an academic appointment
• Evidence of teaching excellence

Physical Requirements:

• Typical office or administrative working conditions. Faculty is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work is primarily sedentary in nature; there are no special physical
• Ability to travel periodically for on-campus immersions, faculty meetings, student events, and other program activities.
• Work requires sitting, standing and walking as part of classroom instruction.
• Must be able to use technology, such as typing and manipulating a mouse/mouse pad
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.