Description
The University of Mount Union seeks a full time core Physical Therapy faculty with a strong academic background and demonstrated skill in both didactic and clinical teaching. This is a 12-month appointment. Candidates should have both an entry level degree in Physical Therapy (PT, BS; MPT,or a DPT) and an academic doctorate in a Health Science related field (e.g. PhD, EdD, ScD);. Candidates should be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a physical therapist in the State of Ohio and have no less that 3 years of contemporary clinical practice/experience.
Responsibilities
A DPT faculty member have evidence of exceptional higher education teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas: acute care, differential diagnosis, cardiopulmonary, pediatrics, or pelvic health. Demonstrated skills in advising, test writing, assessment, curriculum development, student retention, and mentoring are highly desired. A research agenda or research background is required and should accompany application. Faculty with demonstrated interest in pedagogy such as problem-based learning, elective topics, APTA recognized clinical specialization, gait, balance, and motor function are particularly encouraged to apply. Those with technical expertise in diagnostic ultrasound and/or motor analysis will be welcomed. Our program has access to a shared motor analysis lab (utilizing Vicon Motion System), which offers research opportunities and potential collaborations with engineering and exercise science. Our new Pro Bono initiative, part of a community commons, is set to expand. With interprofessional interactions with Stark State PTA program, NEOMED IPE network, and our own OT program collaborative avenues abound.
Qualifications
The University of Mount Union Department of Physical Therapy strongly emphasizes hybrid learning, as well as person centric and disability studies awareness. Bio-psycho-social skills, advocacy, and an ethic of caring, including perspectives characterized by the ICF framework/model are also strongly emphasized. The University of Mount Union, a private Midwestern institution founded in 1846, offers a rigorous and relevant academic program that is grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Mount Union’s more than 2,300 students can select from 56 broad-based and career specific undergraduate majors as well as master’s programs in physician assistant studies, business and education in addition to its doctoral program in physical therapy. Known for its academic excellence and personal approach, the institution boasts a 12:1 student-faculty ratio and a curriculum delivered by dedicated faculty members, 87% of whom hold terminal degrees in their fields.
Core faculty of the UMUDPT program are required to complete assigned University compliance training as communicated by the University.
None of the specific statements shown in each section of this description are intended to be exhaustive. Rather, they represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. When requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with any existing disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
The University of Mount Union is an equal opportunity employer. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information in student admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now or may hereafter be required by university policy and federal or state law.
Candidates should provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references. Electronic applications are required and should be submitted online at www. mountunion.edu/employment. Please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Sheryl Holt (holtsl@mountunion.edu) with any questions. Review of all applications will begin immediately upon receipt and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, candidates are asked to have all materials submitted by July 15, 2024.
Descriptive Information
Since 2005, nearly $110 million has been invested in the construction and renovation of modern facilities including a recreation center, apartment-style housing options, health, and medical sciences facility, and performing arts center. Primarily residential in nature, Mount Union’s picturesque 123-acre campus is located in Alliance, OH (population 23,000), within 80 miles of both Cleveland and Pittsburgh. The 162-acre Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center is located six miles away. The University’s endowment is in excess of $141 million.
The UMUDPT program together with the University strive to make every student's educational experiences accessible regardless of socio=economic, ability, or cultural backgrounds. Its increasingly diverse campus community benefits from a student-centered approach and array of activities for cultural, civic, and social development. Students experience outstanding opportunities for success after graduation, both in the workforce and in graduate study. With full accreditation and recent 10 year renewal, our physical therapy program is poised to grow.
For more information, visit www.mountunion.edu
