Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor-Physical Therapy

Position Summary

The College of St. Scholastica invites applications for a full-time core faculty position in our entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Appointment, rank, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Our DPT program prepares entry-level practitioners to meet the health care needs of society, with particular attention to rural communities. Graduates are recognized as leaders in compassionate, ethical, legal, and evidence-based practice. Originally accredited in 1976 and continuously accredited by CAPTE, the program has a long-standing history of excellence. We actively collaborate with regional clinics and health care facilities to foster the development of adaptable, highly skilled clinicians known for strong problem-solving abilities.

Program Highlights

The DPT program offers distinctive teaching and research resources, including:

• An on-site teaching and learning clinic, the maurices Community Clinic
• Access to the state-of-the-art St. Scholastica Simulation Center
• A Sensorimotor Behavior Lab featuring:
  • 12-camera Qualisys Motion Capture System
  • Four integrated AMTI force plates
  • Wireless electromyography (EMG)
  • HUMAC Norm Isokinetic Dynamometer
• A human gross anatomy lab

These facilities support independent research and the integration of experiential learning and motion analysis into physical therapy education.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in physical therapy (DPT or equivalent)
• Contemporary expertise in an area of physical therapy science or practice
• Active, unrestricted physical therapy license and eligibility for Minnesota licensure
• Demonstrated collegiality and commitment to inclusive practices

Preferred Qualifications (one or more of the following)

• Academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, ScD, DSc, or similar)
• Clinical specialty in any area, with the following areas desired due to underrepresentation:
  • Sports
  • Cardiovascular & Pulmonary
  • Clinical Electrophysiology
  • Oncology
  • Wound Management
• Certification in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
• Completion of a residency program
• Record of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed abstracts, publications, and/or presentations
• Technical expertise in motion analysis technologies (e.g., motion capture, force platforms, virtual reality, electromyography)
• Teaching and research experience utilizing motion analysis equipment to study movement in healthy, aging, and pathological populations
• Demonstrated effectiveness in graduate or professional-level teaching

Key Responsibilities

• Teach DPT courses as assigned
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Use the learning management system to support student success
• Collaborate with faculty to achieve program outcomes
• Advise and mentor DPT students
• Participate in admissions and enrollment processes
• Assess and evaluate student academic and professional performance
• Engage in curriculum development, program assessment, and strategic planning
• Contribute to equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives
• Participate in budget-related decisions affecting the program
• Engage in professional development to maintain teaching and clinical expertise
• Meet CAPTE scholarship expectations
• Provide service to the institution and the profession
• Participate in faculty governance, including meetings and committee service
• Comply with college policies as outlined in the CSS Faculty Handbook

Required Education: Doctorate/Professional

11-month position: commensurate with rank and experience $76,884 - $95,681