Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy – Pediatrics - Chatham University

Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Chatham University invites well-qualified physical therapists to apply for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy with expertise in Pediatric Physical Therapy & experience teaching professional issues. The candidate for this tenure-eligible position may begin their appointment within the 2024-2025 academic year.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention. Learn more at: https://www.chatham.edu/mission-and-values/diversity-and-inclusion/index.html.

About Chatham's Physical Therapy Program:

Chatham University's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program is a 2.5-year residential program that produces highly skilled physical therapists, emphasizing critical thinking and self-directed learning using a modified problem-based learning approach. For nearly 30 years, we have prepared PTs to meet the challenges of a dynamic healthcare environment and support scholarly activity bridging science and clinical practice. Chatham's DPT Program has well-established collaborative relationships with local institutions for research, teaching, and clinical practice.

The Chatham DPT Program Faculty value:

• Training practitioners who will elevate practice through respect, integrity, critical thinking, translation of evidence, and clinical excellence.
• Promoting a profession that reflects the diversity of society and fostering a community of belonging.
• Teaching excellence characterized by a commitment to ongoing skill acquisition, innovation, and active learning for students.
• Teaching collaboration within and between DPT courses to ensure consistent educational messages and developmental knowledge that builds throughout the curriculum.
• Sustainable clinical connections that help bring real patient scenarios to the classroom.

About Chatham's College of Health Sciences:

The Physical Therapy Program is one of the first that formed the College of Health Sciences. Additionally, the College offers programs in occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, nursing, counseling psychology, athletic training, and exercise science.

Position Summary:

This 12-month appointment will be tenure-eligible and shall hold the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy. We are seeking an individual with a specialization in Pediatric Physical Therapy and experience teaching professional issues who values collegiality and is motivated to contribute to the Program's excellent reputation for entry-level education. As a faculty member on the tenure track, the candidate will be required to engage in teaching, scholarship, advising, and service, and must hold a license to practice as a physical therapist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Teach content in pediatric physical therapy (expertise demonstrated through work history, specialist certification, and/or research);
• Additional teaching in professional practice issues (communication, ethics, practice management, professionalism) dependent upon training, experience, and program needs;
• Facilitate problem-based learning groups and update cases as needed;
• Collaborate with program faculty to ensure consistency with educational themes throughout the curriculum;
• Engage in program, college, and university activities to include professional service and scholarship within areas of interest, and in alignment with the program's mission.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program evaluation.
• Participate in DPT admissions activities;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director

Qualifications:

• One of the following is required:
  • A terminal academic degree (e.g., PhD, DSc, EdD)
  • DPT combined with board certification in pediatric PT
  • Academic terminal degree in progress with board certification in pediatric PT
• Current Pennsylvania physical therapy license or eligibility for licensure.
• Previous academic experience that includes lecture and/or lab instruction;
• Minimum of three years of full-time clinical experience;
• Established scholarly agenda/record of publication preferred

How to Apply:

Applications are accepted only via www.chatham.edu/careers (direct link is: https://chatham.applicantpro.com/jobs/3498567) and follow the instructions to complete the application process.

Applications submitted by October 15, 2024, will be given priority review.

To ensure full consideration, please include:

• A cover letter addressing the qualifications and responsibilities of the position
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Research agenda (if applicable)
• Contact information for three professional references

About Chatham:

Founded in 1869, Chatham University has a long history of commitment to global understanding, women's leadership, and the environment. Chatham has an enrollment of over 2200+ students across 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in our areas of excellence: sustainability, health, the arts & sciences, and business & communications. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Chatham is spread across three distinct locations: the historic Shadyside campus, Chatham Eastside where the College of Health Sciences resides, and Eden Hall Campus, one of the world's most sustainable campuses.