Lecturer in Physical Therapy

Posting Number : F000446

Position Title :

Lecturer in Physical Therapy

Department : Physical Therapy

Division : Academic Affairs

Faculty Status : Full-time Faculty

Supervisor Title :

Chair, Department of Physical Therapy

Status :

Full-time Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Tenure Track : No

Position Summary :

The Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Education and Health Sciences at North Central College is excited to invite applications for an ongoing, full-time Lecturer position in Physical Therapy. North Central College’s innovative Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is built on a liberal arts foundation to prepare physical therapists able to navigate the complexities of future healthcare systems with strong skills in movement science, relationship and patient / client-centered care, professionalism, communication, and technology, focused on the pursuit of excellence. Individuals who enjoy working collaboratively with others, enjoy working closely with students, and have an interest in being innovative in physical therapy education are encouraged to apply.

Based on contemporary expertise, the duties in this role may include :

• Leading or assisting with classroom instruction in a variety of courses in the DPT Program. Teaching in other departments may be possible depending on the contemporary expertise of the faculty member.
• Completing psychomotor assessments in and outside the classroom.
• Supplementing student instruction outside the classroom.
• Assisting with clinical education.
• Assessing students’ work and providing detailed feedback on how to improve their content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc.
• Maintaining a curriculum that is contemporary in physical therapy practice.
• Mentoring DPT students on their journey to becoming excellent physical therapists.
• Attending conferences and workshops as necessary to maintain contemporary expertise.
• Performing other departmental duties and attending activities as necessary, including attending department meetings, participating in committees, and other events as required.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

About NCC :

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution of about 3000 students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). The college is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine.

North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply. Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable.

For more information, please visit :

https : / / www.northcentralcollege.edu / academic-affairs / prospective-and-incoming-faculty

Interested candidates should complete and submit an application with all required documentation online at :

https : / / www.northcentralcollege.edu / academic-affairs / prospective-and-incoming-faculty

For further information, contact Sara Scholtes, Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, sscholtes@noctrl.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employment Conditions :

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number of Vacancies :

EEO Statement :

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Until Filled : Yes

Additional Information :

The budgeted salary range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.