Job Description:

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track - Physical Therapy

Job Location(s)

US-NY-Old Westbury

Overview

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The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position for the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor.

Applications are now being accepted with an anticipated start date of September 8, 2021.

Responsibilities

Primary instructor in courses within the curriculum responsible for:


• Course scheduling, lectures, activities, assignments and relevant grading rubrics that meet the course objectives and syllabus requirements. (Please note that all assignments and practical examinations must have grading rubrics.)


• Creating examinations to evaluate student knowledge.




• Prepare current and evidenced based teaching materials for course.


• Evaluate students and provide appropriate feedback to students.

• Be available via email and by appointment, to meet with students.


• Maintain currency and proficiency in instructional methods relevant to their teaching areas (e.g. technological integration, active learning strategies, and adult learning concepts).


• Developing and executing an effective research agenda.


• Engage in service activities to the department, School of Health Professions and to the Institution.

Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to teaching excellence, student interaction, scholarly engagement and campus citizenship.

Qualifications

• Instructor must possess a NYS License to practice physical therapy.


• Previous teaching experience, particularly in the areas of physical agents, therapeutic exercise, ADLs, rehabilitation, and neurologic physical therapy.


• Must be a professional in good standing.


• At minimum of 3 years in the acute care setting is preferred.


• Clinical specialty certification is strongly preferred.

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, cover letter with a statement of your philosophy on fieldwork education, research interests, and the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 references.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity