Assistant/Associate Professor – Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Mary Baldwin University is a private institution in Staunton, Virginia, with an over 180-year history of quality educational programs. Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences was founded in 2014. The entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is fully accredited, and the dynamic faculty teaches within a unique interprofessional curriculum. We invite individuals with exceptional skills and experience in physical therapy practice, teaching, and administration to apply for a 12-month full-time faculty position.
Summary of the Position
Primary responsibilities include teaching the management of cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions and/or acute care physical therapy. Candidates should be dynamic and dedicated educators who will facilitate classroom and applied learning activities while fostering an inclusive and caring learning environment. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, research/scholarship, service and supporting the interprofessional education curriculum. The successful candidate is expected to develop or have in place an active research or scholarship agenda with the potential for integrating students.
Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications and skills:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or terminal academic degree (Ph.D., D.Sc., Ed.D. or equivalent). ● American Board of Physical Therapy Specialization (ABPTS) certification as a clinical specialist is preferred, but not required
- Licensed or eligible for PT licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- A minimum of 3 years clinical experience as a physical therapist
- Prior teaching experience in an entry-level DPT program is preferred, but not required
- Strong communication, teamwork, & interpersonal skills
The Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences
Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences offers excellent healthcare education in a people-centered environment. A state-of-the-art health sciences campus is located within the medical corridor of Augusta County, Virginia and includes high-tech classrooms and research spaces, extensive learning laboratory spaces, and a simulation center.
To Apply:
To assure earliest consideration please submit materials by February 29, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Projected start date is anticipated for Summer 2024.
Send the following information to Search Committee Chair, C/O Ms. Barrie Holt at [email protected]:
- Letter of application addressing qualifications, personal characteristics, and responsibilities.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Names and contact information for three references (include e-mail addresses)
Mary Baldwin University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ Equal Access Employer and especially encourages applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.