Core Faculty, Physical Therapy

• Provides student-centered learning experiences using evidence-based teaching practices.
• Creates classroom, laboratory, and online learning environments that are engaging, challenging, inclusive, and conducive to student success.
• Develops creative and clinically relevant learning opportunities aligned with course and program outcomes.
• Uses student assessment data and learning outcomes to improve instruction and curriculum.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives designed to meet programmatic and institutional goals.
• Prepares and maintains current, accurate, organized, and error-free instructional materials.
• Manages all components of the learning environment, including online course portals and learning management systems.
• Facilitates effective instruction across small, large, blended, hybrid, and online classroom settings.
• Monitors student participation while managing instructional time and student engagement effectively.

• Actively participates in scholarly activities that advance knowledge within the discipline.
• Establishes and implements an approved scholarship plan and faculty development plan in accordance with accreditation and institutional standards.
• Maintains current knowledge of clinical practice, research, and evidence relevant to the faculty member's area of expertise.
• Engages in professional development activities that support continued growth as an educator and practitioner.
• Disseminates scholarly work in accordance with institutional policies and accreditation expectations.
• Contributes to the discipline through research, scholarship, professional practice, consultation, or creative activity.

• Serves on programmatic and institutional committees as assigned.
• Participates actively in relevant professional associations.
• Represents the institution through community, clinical, and professional activities.
• Participates in institutional governance, curriculum planning, and activities that support institutional development and growth.
• Uses approved release time to enhance the academic program through activities such as clinical practice, consultation, advanced education, research, or professional service.
• Promotes the profession and supports shared governance across the institution.
• Participates in interprofessional education and collaboration initiatives.

• Serves as a course coordinator or lead instructor when assigned.
• Collaborates with faculty members, administrators, staff, and other members of the academic team.
• Advises students regarding academic, professional, and personal matters and provides appropriate referrals when needed.
• Oversees final program projects and other assigned student learning activities.
• Performs administrative responsibilities as assigned.
• Completes an annual faculty performance self-evaluation.
• Establishes annual performance and professional development goals in collaboration with the Academic Program Director.
• Participates actively in faculty development opportunities designed to support performance goals.

• Demonstrates the conduct expected of a professional academic and follows the applicable discipline-specific code of ethics.
• Models and promotes professional behavior inside and outside the classroom.
• Supports and exemplifies the institution's mission, values, and academic standards.
• Upholds and enforces student handbook, faculty handbook, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, clinical partners, and community stakeholders.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Academic Program Director.

• Terminal academic degree in an appropriate discipline is required.
• A minimum of one year of teaching experience at the college or university level at the Instructor rank or above is required.
• A minimum of two years of clinical experience related to the assigned course content is required.
• Experience with distance learning, online instruction, or hybrid education is preferred.
• Experience conducting or contributing to scholarly activity is preferred.

• Possess the academic and professional credentials appropriate for the discipline being taught.
• Hold an earned degree from an accredited institution or an institution recognized by the applicable country's ministry of education.
• Hold an active professional license or be eligible for licensure when required by the academic program, discipline, accreditation standards, or applicable regulations.

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the institution's mission and values.
• Possesses a strong commitment to facilitating learning and helping students successfully navigate their academic and professional journeys.
• Takes personal responsibility for goals, outcomes, and student success.
• Establishes clear expectations and follows through on commitments.
• Holds students accountable for assignments, participation, and academic performance.

• Possesses the academic credentials, clinical experience, industry knowledge, and professional expertise required to teach within the discipline.
• Maintains current knowledge of academic standards, professional expectations, accreditation requirements, and developments within the field.
• Integrates clinical expertise and current evidence into instructional activities.

• Designs learning experiences that are directly connected to measurable learning outcomes.
• Develops lesson plans, projects, work-integrated learning activities, group assignments, assessments, and interactive learning resources.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pedagogy, adult learning principles, instructional design, and learning effectiveness.
• Uses assessment data to refine instruction and improve student outcomes.

• Communicates clearly and professionally in written and verbal formats.
• Adapts communication style and delivery based on the audience, setting, and message.
• Demonstrates attentive listening skills.
• Provides timely, constructive, and actionable feedback to students.

• Works cooperatively with faculty, staff, administrators, students, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Represents individual perspectives while remaining inclusive, respectful, and fair to others.
• Contributes positively to team-based academic and institutional initiatives.

• Creates an environment in which students feel welcomed, understood, supported, and valued.
• Develops learning experiences that are compelling, challenging, relevant, and productive.
• Encourages active student participation and professional development.

• Affiliated Faculty or Instructor: $59,758 to $100,394
• Assistant Professor: $68,722 to $115,400
• Associate Professor: $79,030 to $132,710
• Professor: $88,923 to $152,617

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