Physical Therapy Faculty

Location

Manchester, NH | United States

Job description

Our Doctor of Physical Therapy Program located in Manchester, NH, invites applications for the Physical Therapy Faculty.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, we are looking for Physical Therapy Faculty to join our dynamic, collaborative faculty and contribute to the development of our enthusiastic students. We invite you to enjoy the beauty of the NH mountains from our location within a beautiful refurbished mill building on the banks of the Merrimack River in Manchester, NH.

In this 12-month, full-time faculty role, your primary responsibilities include the development, delivery and assessment of curriculum to students. You will also advise students, provide leadership in service to the University and to the profession, participate in community outreach efforts, and will be involved in the development of an active scholarly agenda. You may also serve as a lab instructor or teach modules in courses when not assigned as the primary instructor.

You will demonstrate active engagement in research and dissemination of work that contributes to the profession. Non-teaching assignments include instructional development, academic advising, participating in University-wide activities and task forces/committees.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

As a faculty member, you will bring the following skills, experience and qualifications:

• An expertise in physical therapy management of patient/clients with complex medical conditions and multi-system disease,
• Experience in inpatient care management across the continuum of care.
• Other areas of expertise (cardiopulmonary, geriatrics, etc.) which complement our faculty’s knowledge will also be considered,
• A Physical Therapy licensure in New Hampshire (or eligible and license obtained within 90 days of employment),
• A minimum of five year’s clinical experience,
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching in a highly active learning environment
• And a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc.) as well as certification in an area of specialization (e.g., G.C.S., C.C.S., N.C.S.). 
• Physically able to life various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis,
• Ability to travel for the University, if required.

About FPU:

Since 1962, Franklin Pierce University has empowered thousands of undergraduate and graduate students to achieve academic excellence and lead meaningful, successful lives. Drawing from our strong foundation in liberal education, we offer majors and programs that develop essential, professional skills; promote close connections between students, faculty members, and staff; and position our students to realize their potential through highly personalized, financially accessible academic offerings.

Franklin Pierce encompasses a far-reaching geographic and virtual network educating a diverse population of residential undergraduates, online learners, and full-time graduate students through our main campus in Rindge, NH, and online and graduate centers in Manchester, and Lebanon, (NH), and Goodyear, AZ.  We continue to explore new models and programs that build on our legacy of excellence and help students expand their knowledge, direct their passions, and graduate as qualified, engaged leaders.

Application Deadline:

Confidential screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position will be by August/September 2023.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Franklin Pierce recognizes the impact of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected] or 603-899-4075. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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