SCH OF REHABILITATION SCIENCES - Faculty-Physical Therapy

Job Classification

  Faculty Full-Time (75-100%)

Position summary

Holds a faculty appointment and has administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. As a faculty member, primary responsibilities are to teach in the Physical Therapy Postprofessional and/or Entry-level programs. Serves as a track coordinator in the assigned track-General Medicine.

Qualifications summary

• Earned entry-level physical therapist degree from a CAPTE accredited program.


• Earned advanced doctorate (academic or professional). Candidates enrolled in an academic doctorate with a reasonable projected completion date may be considered.


• Minimum five years of relevant clinical experience preferred.


• Minimum two years of teaching experience preferred, may include teaching online courses.


• Minimum two years of management experience, serving in leadership roles within a given organization preferred.

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

As faculty member duties include:

• Promote the mission and vision of the University, College of Health and Human Services, and the School of Rehabilitation Sciences


• Carry regular faculty responsibilities related to teaching, service, research, and administration.


• Work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.


• Prepare course materials, deliver lectures, conduct labs, administer and grade student assignments/examinations.


• Develop quality learning experiences that promote critical thinking in students


• Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.


• Evaluate students' performance to determine their ability to integrate didactic and clinical learning.


• Serve as instructor for independent studies as needed.


• Design and conduct research in particular field of knowledge.


• Present and publish research findings in peer reviewed forums.


• Direct, advise and provide mentorship to doctoral students in research.


• Student advising and mentorship on academic curricula.


• Serve on department and university committees as assigned by Department Chairperson.


• Participate in curriculum development and assessment.


• Arrange accommodations for students with special needs based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).


• Attend Department, School and University faculty meetings and committees as scheduled.


• Evening and weekend hours may be required.

 

As a track coordinator duties include planning, coordination, facilitation, administration, and monitoring activities on behalf of the academic program in the assigned track such as:

• Reviewing syllabi and course content within track prior to start of semester.


• Coaching adjunct faculty in their course development and professional growth.


• Introducing adjunct faculty and related guest speakers to the cohort.


• Monitoring all changes in curriculum, textbook, methods, guest lecturers, off-site labs, etc. in preparation of formal curriculum review report.


• Providing instructional support and coaching as needed throughout the semester.


• Assisting in designing effective tests and measures as needed.


• Sitting in on a minimum of one lecture/lab and complete faculty peer evaluation form and provide a copy to the evaluated faculty  and department chair.


• Consulting with adjunct faculty for each course in assigned track and providing anticipated budget needs, for future course, to the department chair.

Supervisory responsibilities

• Supervise relevant clinical and adjunct faculty in assigned track.


• Supervise students, student workers and graduate assistants in their assigned tasks.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, individual must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Earned entry-level physical therapist degree from a CAPTE accredited program.


• Earned advanced doctorate (academic or professional). Candidates enrolled in an academic doctorate with a reasonable projected completion date may be considered.


• Minimum five years of relevant clinical experience preferred.


• Minimum two years of teaching experience preferred, may include teaching online courses.


• Minimum two years of management experience, serving in leadership roles within a given organization preferred.


• Track record of ongoing research with publications in peer reviewed journals and/or professional presentations preferred.


• Communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling skills.


• Ability to utilize different methods and media in delivering course materials.


• Current knowledge and experience in the use of information and computer applications, such as word processing, statistical analysis tools, spreadsheets, or proven ability to learn these skills.


• Exhibits a willingness to adhere to Christian principles, specifically SDA principles.


• A member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in good and regular standing preferred.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to effectively communicate expressively and receptively in English with all persons via written, electronic, and verbal methods.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Knowledge of basic statistical manipulations, financial and accounting processes.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Possess critical inquiry skills and judgment necessary to guide faculty and students and to interact with other faculty and staff.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current physical therapist license with eligibility for licensure in Michigan. Qualified for American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) membership. Must be able to travel internationally.


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

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Also, demonstrates a proven ability to effectively use online classroom management systems.

Interpersonal interactions

• Exemplifies a Seventh-day Adventist Christian lifestyle.


• Demonstrates a genuine love and commitment for Andrews University and its quality physical therapist education programs.


• Indicates self-confidence and a positive attitude with a welcoming personality.


• Enjoys working with people individually and in groups, from different backgrounds and beliefs.

Physical demands

• Physical demands of this job are in keeping with being a faculty member in an educational institution.


• Be able and available to travel by personal vehicle or commercial transportation for distant assignments.


• Be able to be away from home for two or more days at one time.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment

• Office space, lecture hall, laboratory space, university library, various on campus conference rooms, occasional off-campus clinical sites, faculty lounge, work and storage areas.


• Work in close quarters with other faculty, staff, and students.