"Open-Rank Full-Time Faculty position, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Neuromuscular/Neuroscience"

JOB LOCATION:

___ Fully Remote

_ _ Hybrid (Some remote work some on campus work)

_X_ On Campus (but ability to pivot to some remote work should that be necessary)

Spalding University is accepting applications for a full-time faculty position in the Kosair for Kids School of Physical Therapy. This is a 12-month position, tenure-track position. Faculty rank (of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) is negotiable depending on experience. The start date is January 1, 2026. This position will serve on academic unit and university committees and participate in official activities at the academic unit, college, graduate area, and university levels. While the program is taught in a hybrid format, the faculty member will need to live local to Louisville, Kentucky. The ideal applicant will be able to teach a variety of courses in the entry-level DPT program, with neurological and neuromuscular physical therapy expertise preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and teach the lecture portion of courses using online delivery to include weekly one-hour synchronous sessions.
• Participate in school and institutional committees.
• Teaching laboratory content for courses occurs on campus in Louisville, KY.
• Other duties as assigned by the program director or chair.

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Active Physical Therapy license in the state of Kentucky, or eligible for licensure
• A minimum of three years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice.
• Terminal Doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, DSc or equivalent). In lieu of a terminal doctorate, a DPT with ABPTS Board certification (NCS) may be accepted.

Preferred

• Prior experience teaching in a CAPTE accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program, with neurological/neuromuscular teaching expertise strongly preferred.
• ABPTS Board certification. NCS strongly preferred.
• Evidence of active research and scholarly agenda.

INTERRELATIONS

• Regular or daily contact with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
• Must have an appreciation and respect for diverse populations.

CONTACT

All applications are made through the Paycom Applicant Tracking System. For further questions contact Dr. Jason Ashby, KFKSPT Program Director at jashby@spalding.edu

Qualified applicants should submit via Spalding’s Paycom system:

• Letter of Application explaining qualifications, experience, and reasons for applying for the position
• Two (2) references with contact information
• Current CV/Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts