Assistant Professor - DPT NH
hace 7 meses
Manchester
Job DescriptionOpen Rank Faculty – Doctor of Physical Therapy (Neurologic Physical Therapy)Manchester, New Hampshire | Full-Time | 12-Month Appointment Franklin Pierce University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, open-rank faculty position in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Manchester, New Hampshire. Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor will be based on the successful candidate’s education, academic experience, scholarship, professional contributions, and alignment with university faculty-rank criteria. The program seeks a collaborative physical therapist with expertise in neurologic physical therapy and/or acute care setting. Candidates with experience across neurological practice settings, patient populations, or areas of specialization are encouraged to apply.American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) certification as a neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS or Geriatirc Clinical Stpcialist (GCS) in preferred. Additional expertise that complements the program’s curricular needs is welcomed. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in physical therapist education, evidence-informed practice, student mentorship, collaboration, scholarship, and service. A commitment to supporting students with varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is essential to success in this position. Position responsibilities Reporting to the DPT-NH Program Director, the faculty member will: • Develop, teach, and assess courses and laboratory experiences within neurologic physical therapy, acute care, and related areas of expertise., • Contribute to other courses or laboratory experiences when the candidate’s expertise supports curricular integration., • Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous program improvement., • Advise and mentor students in their academic and professional development., • Maintain an active program of scholarship consistent with the candidate’s interests and faculty responsibilities., • Participate in program, college, and University committees and governance., • Contribute service and leadership to the physical therapy profession and broader community., • Support admissions activities, including application review, interviews, recruitment events, and open houses., • Participate in other program responsibilities appropriate to a core faculty appointment.Required Qualifications, • An earned doctoral degree in physical therapy (DPT), • Three or more years of clinical experience., • Prior teaching experience in a DPT or other health-professions program., • Current physical therapist licensure in the United States., • Eligibility for physical therapist licensure in New Hampshire, with licensure obtained within the timeframe required by the University., • Clinical experience in neurologic physical therapy and acute care., • Evidence of effective teaching, clinical education, professional presentations, mentorship, or other educational experience., • Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, clinical partners, and community stakeholders., • Commitment to contemporary physical therapist education and evidence-informed practice.Preferred qualifications, • An academic doctoral degree, such as a PhD, EdD, DSc, or DHSc. Candidates completing a terminal doctoral degree may be considered when appropriate., • American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties certification in neurologic physical therapy or demonstrated progress toward certification., • Neurologic residency or fellowship training., • Experience with curriculum development, student assessment, or programmatic assessment., • Evidence of an established or developing scholarly agenda., • Experience teaching content across the neurologic and acute care physical therapy curriculum, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and interprofessional management., • Additional expertise that complements program needs, such as medically complex care, geriatrics, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, rehabilitation technology, clinical education, or capstone/research mentorship.About the DPT programThe Franklin Pierce University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Manchester is an established, in-person program committed to preparing knowledgeable, compassionate, and skilled physical therapists. Faculty members work collaboratively to provide an integrated curriculum grounded in evidence-informed teaching, clinical practice, professional formation, and service. Application processApplicants should submit: • A letter of interest describing their qualifications for the position and anticipated faculty rank., • A current curriculum vitae., • A statement of teaching philosophy., • A brief description of scholarly interests or proposed scholarly agenda., • Contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notice to the candidate. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date as early as November 30,2026. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Roswell Childs, DPT-NH Acting Program Director, at Childsro@franklinpierce.edu. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Franklin Pierce recognizes the impact of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at jobs@franklinpierce.edu or 603-899-4075. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. Powered by JazzHR HCustoWy0G