Faculty : Physical Therapy

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, within the School of Health Professions. We seek a mission-driven, dynamic, and student-centered individual with a passion for teaching, scholarship, and service within the field of Physical Therapy education.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian mission of the University and will integrate a biblical worldview into academic instruction and professional practice. All Concordia faculty are members of Christian congregations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Program Chair and core faculty in curriculum development and review
• Teach in areas aligned with expertise. Preferred teaching responsibilities include acute care, geriatrics, integumentary, pediatrics, and / or movement science content with opportunities to teach in other areas
• Provide course coordination and assessment, including day-to-day course management
• Advise and mentor students throughout the academic program
• Participate in the CAPTE accreditation process

Contribute to the University's scholarship expectations through :

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Education & Experience

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program and PhD

Physical Demands / Equipment (Click to View)

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and / or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following :

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application : letter of intent, resume, curriculum vita, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries about this position, please contact :

Dale Gerke, PT, MPT, ScD

Chair and Professor of the CUW Physical Therapy Program dale.gerke@cuw.edu

Ph : 262-243-4485

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he / she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.