Assistant Professor Physical Therapy

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking a faculty member who will be responsible for conducting lectures and labs for students of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Acute care OR Pediatric experience preferred.

What you'll do:

• Coordinate one or more courses for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and assume responsibility for the development and updates of the course syllabus/syllabi.
• Teach in one or more courses within the physical therapy curriculum.
• If expertise in a given instructional area is sought by other university departments, teaching opportunities will be coordinated between the faculty member and Department of Physical Therapy Chair.
• Prepare and deliver lectures and labs to physical therapy students. Develop course materials for assigned areas of teaching. Stimulate class discussions. Develop, administer, and grade/review examinations.
• Utilize technology-based applications to facilitate teaching and assigned curricular content delivery.

What we're looking for:

• Ph.D. or equivalent academic doctoral degree required.; individuals enrolled or committed to enrolling in an academic doctoral program will be considered.
• At least five years of physical therapy clinical experience required.
• Previous faculty experience within a physical therapy academic program is preferred.
• Eligibility for physical therapy licensure in the State of Iowa required.
• Acute care experience preferred.
• Must possess or be eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in Iowa and maintain an active physical therapy license in Iowa.

*To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.

Total Rewards:

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, the University matches 100% of an employee's contribution up to 10% of eligible earnings, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits.

About:

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges- College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences - offering ten graduate degree programs.

In 2023 Des Moines University (DMU) relocated to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

Required Documents:

Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at www.dmu.edu/employment.

Department: Physical Therapy

Status: Exempt