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
