What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assistant Professor - Physical Therapy position at Cleveland State University?
Cleveland State University
Clinical Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy
Job Summary
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at Cleveland State University is seeking to fill a nine-month, tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor position to begin August 18, 2025.
Primary Duties for the position include teaching DPT courses; assisting with or assuming the duties of Director of Clinical Education; being involved in ongoing curriculum development/evaluation; mentoring/advising students; and providing academic, professional, and/or community service. In addition, Clinical Assistant Professors are expected to contribute to research. This is an on-campus position.
Accredited since 1976, the Physical Therapy Department is a part of the College of Health. The DPT Program actively engages students in the educational process and provides an energetic, collegial, and supportive academic environment within the University and the dynamic Cleveland biomedical community. Cleveland State University is an urban campus serving racially, culturally, and economically diverse students.
The College of Health encompasses the following academic units, that were previously part of other university colleges or were standalone departments: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Exercise Science/Community Health, Health Sciences/Public Health, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School of Nursing and School of Social Work.
CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body in all of its dimensions. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/23942. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by May 1, 2025. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, John Jeziorowski at j.jeziorowski@csuohio.edu.
List Of Documents Applicant Is Required To Submit
Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.
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Clinical Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy
Job Summary
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at Cleveland State University is seeking to fill a nine-month, tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor position to begin August 18, 2025.
Primary Duties for the position include teaching DPT courses; assisting with or assuming the duties of Director of Clinical Education; being involved in ongoing curriculum development/evaluation; mentoring/advising students; and providing academic, professional, and/or community service. In addition, Clinical Assistant Professors are expected to contribute to research. This is an on-campus position.
Accredited since 1976, the Physical Therapy Department is a part of the College of Health. The DPT Program actively engages students in the educational process and provides an energetic, collegial, and supportive academic environment within the University and the dynamic Cleveland biomedical community. Cleveland State University is an urban campus serving racially, culturally, and economically diverse students.
The College of Health encompasses the following academic units, that were previously part of other university colleges or were standalone departments: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Exercise Science/Community Health, Health Sciences/Public Health, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School of Nursing and School of Social Work.
CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body in all of its dimensions. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.
Minimum Qualifications
- An earned clinical doctorate in physical therapy or an earned research doctorate in physical therapy or a related field by July 1, 2025 -Persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor;
- A physical therapist with eligibility for Ohio PT licensure;
- A minimum of three years of clinical physical therapy practice experience;
- The ability to teach core courses in the DPT Program;
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate and work on teams; and
- Evidence of teaching and scholarship capability, as well as experience in supporting clinical education, supervision, and coordination, at an academic institution.
- Evidence of experience and excellence in teaching, especially in higher education and/or in physical therapy;
- APTA board-certified clinical specialist and/or graduate of clinical residency or fellowship training program;
- Experience in integrating technology into teaching;
- Professional, academic, and/or community service and/or leadership; and
- Evidence of experience in supporting clinical education, supervision, and coordination at an academic institution. In addition, teaching support is needed in neurology and clinical education.
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/23942. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by May 1, 2025. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, John Jeziorowski at j.jeziorowski@csuohio.edu.
List Of Documents Applicant Is Required To Submit
- Cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications - this letter must also include a brief statement of your teaching, research, and service philosophies
- Curriculum vitae
- OPTIONAL - License/Certificate
- OPTIONAL - Unofficial transcript
- Contact information for three references (names, addresses, telephone numbers, emails) - references will be contact by automated email to upload a letter of support on your behalf
- Candidates invited to interview will need to submit official transcripts of the highest degree earned and a copy of Ohio PT licensure.
Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.
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