"Lecturer in Physical Therapy"

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number: F000446

Position Title: Lecturer in Physical Therapy

Department: Physical Therapy

Division: Academic Affairs

Faculty Status: Full-time Faculty

Supervisor Title: Chair, Department of Physical Therapy

Status: Full-time Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Tenure Track: No

Salary Range: $80,000 to $85,000

Position Summary

The Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Education and Health Sciences at North Central College is excited to invite applications for an ongoing, full-time Lecturer position in Physical Therapy. North Central College’s innovative Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is built on a liberal arts foundation to prepare physical therapists able to navigate the complexities of future healthcare systems with strong skills in movement science, relationship and patient/client-centered care, professionalism, communication, and technology, focused on the pursuit of excellence. Individuals who enjoy working collaboratively with others, enjoy working closely with students, and have an interest in being innovative in physical therapy education are encouraged to apply.

Based on contemporary expertise, the duties in this role may include:

• Leading or assisting with classroom instruction in a variety of courses in the DPT Program. Teaching in other departments may be possible depending on the contemporary expertise of the faculty member.
• Completing psychomotor assessments in and outside the classroom.
• Supplementing student instruction outside the classroom.
• Assisting with clinical education.
• Assessing students’ work and providing detailed feedback on how to improve their content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc.
• Maintaining a curriculum that is contemporary in physical therapy practice.
• Mentoring DPT students on their journey to becoming excellent physical therapists.
• Attending conferences and workshops as necessary to maintain contemporary expertise.
• Performing other departmental duties and attending activities as necessary, including attending department meetings, participating in committees, and other events as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Earned clinical doctorate (DPT) from an accredited institution
• Illinois physical therapist licensure or eligibility and intention to obtain physical therapist licensure in the state of Illinois

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialty certification in orthopedic physical therapy
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching

About NCC:

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution of about 3000 students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). The college is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine.

Only candidates already authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered. North Central College is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

For more information, please visit: https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/academic-affairs/prospective-and-incoming-faculty

Interested candidates should complete and submit an application with all required documentation online at: https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/academic-affairs/prospective-and-incoming-faculty

For further information, contact Sara Scholtes, Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, sscholtes@noctrl.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement: North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Additional Information: The budgeted salary range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Posting Supplemental Questions

1. Are you authorized to work in the US? (YES/NO)
2. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for work authorization? (YES/NO)
3. Have you earned clinical doctorate (DPT) from an accredited institution? (Yes/No)
4. Are you a licensed physical therapist in the state of Illinois, or eligible for licensure in the state of Illinois? (Yes/No)
5. Please list content areas you would be most comfortable lab assisting and/or working closely with students to teach knowledge and skills. (Open Ended Question)
6. Please list content areas you would be least comfortable lab assisting and/or working closely with students to teach knowledge and skills. (Open Ended Question)
7. Are you able to function well within a collegial and collaborative environment? (Yes/No)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Optional Documents: None specified.