Faculty: Visiting Professor of Physical Therapy

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Concordia University invites applications for a visiting 12-month faculty position with a focus on teaching neurorehabilitation and/or pediatric content as well as mentor students. This position is in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The ideal candidate will have practical experience within their established field; a proven track record of research/publication; previous exposure to inter-professional collaboration and teaching experience within higher education.

This position reports to the Program Director of the Physical Therapy Department in the School of Health Professions at the Ann Arbor, MI campus. The position is scheduled to begin full-time May 1, 2025 and end in the summer of 2026. The position requires the faculty to live in proximity to Ann Arbor, Michigan campus to allow on-site activities.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Concordia University full-time faculty fulfill the university's mission to help students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world via teaching, scholarship and service. Successful candidates will teach courses in their areas of expertise in addition to other related content areas. Concordia University faculty are active scholars in their academic disciplines and participate in the life of the university via curriculum development, academic program assessment, and other activities that support student recruitment, retention and engagement. All Concordia faculty are expected to demonstrate excellence in college-level teaching. Other duties as assigned.

• Assist with recruitment and enrollment of students;
• Assess, evaluate, and implement curriculum;
• May perform other related duties as assigned.
• Each faculty member is expected to comply with all rules and regulations for University faculty as outlined in the CU and Faculty Handbooks. In addition, each has the following responsibilities:

Academic

• Teach 24 academic credits per year, or the equivalent;
• Participate actively in curriculum development and assessment;
• Hold 10 office hours each week when classes are in session;
• Perform research, scholarship or creative activities according to the standards established in the CU Faculty handbook.

Service Responsibilities

• Serve actively on committees within the department, school and/or university;
• Assist in student recruitment, advising and mentoring;
• Attend opening service, faculty retreat and commencement exercises;
• Attend and participate in plenary faculty meetings and the annual faculty summit.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Dedication to the academic priorities of CU and the CU mission;
• Previous experience with CAPTE accreditation procedures is preferred
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• Hold a valid unrestricted physical therapy license to practice in the state of Michigan or be eligible for Michigan licensure.
• Earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
• Willingness to belong to a diverse faculty within the School of Health Professions to provide unique learning opportunities to a diverse student body through an innovative blended hybrid curriculum.
• Prior successful teaching experience in higher education is preferred with knowledge of both a blended content delivery method as well as online teaching methodologies.
• Willingness and ability to perform peer reviewed scholarship/research.
• Proven ability to collaborate with faculty in various healthcare disciplines within the School of Health Professions, as well as the campus at large.

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Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application: letter of intent, resume, curriculum vita, copy of transcripts, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.