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Job Summary/Basic Function
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Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor Faculty position in the Physical Therapy Program. Successful candidates will demonstrate a dedication to excellence in teaching, scholarship, teamwork and service to the University.
At Maryville University, we power dreams-not just degrees. Our vision is to be the innovative leader in higher education promoting a revolution in student learning that expands access and opportunities for all.
The Physical Therapy Program is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. The Physical Therapy Program is a six-and-one-half year direct Freshman entry Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. We seek educators for this role who think innovatively and use engaging pedagogy, particularly problem-based learning to help our students deepen their learning and broaden their perspectives. The successful candidate must embrace diversity and global awareness and be committed to fostering a culturally diverse atmosphere for faculty, staff, and students.
Role Responsibilities:
• Participate in welcome orientation to become familiar with the University’s mission, academic policies and procedures, expectations, and Canvas (Learning Management System).
• Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract, employing a variety of teaching strategies in order to effectively deliver course content that demonstrates both academic and real-world applications of concepts covered. Teaching assignments may be in traditional face-to-face or online modalities.
• Develop innovative pedagogical strategies, including the use of technology, to deliver course content in a meaningful and engaging manner.
• Ensure that program-wide learning and specific course learning outcomes are assessed for continuous improvement.
• Mentoring student research
• Engaging in independent scholarly activity
• Advising students
• Work closely with advisees and Life Coaches to facilitate students’ academic and personal success, and career readiness.
• Maintain regular contact (via phone, email, and virtual/in-person office hours) with students to provide additional assistance with questions/concerns
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Minimum Qualifications
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• The successful candidate must be a licensed physical therapist.
• A terminal academic doctoral degree is required (PhD, DSc, EdD, DHS, DBA).
• The candidate is expected to start the position August 2023
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Special Instructions to Applicants
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An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.
Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.
Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.
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