DPT Faculty

Doctor Of Physical Therapy Program Faculty Graceland University is a private, non-profit institution of approximately 1,450 undergraduate and graduate students. Founded in 1895 with the support of the Community of Christ, it is recognized by the Princeton Review as "Best in the Midwest" since 2012. Graceland University is seeking an innovative candidate for a full-time (12-month) core faculty appointment with clinical rank commensurate with experience for its developing Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in Independence, Missouri. The content area focus is neuromuscular patient management and other areas may include foundational courses such as PT fundamentals, human physiology, therapeutic interventions, and prosthetics. Consideration may be given to those interested in leading the admissions process. Under the general direction of the DPT Program Director, core faculty cultivate professional growth in the administration of a physical therapy entry-level education program and as a teacher and scholar while performing service to the department, college, university, and community. They engage in scholarship activities and are required to maintain competence in the academic field by remaining current in their own and related disciplines and in the most effective hybrid instructional methods. They demonstrate effectiveness in the synthesis, interpretation, and communication of new knowledge. In addition to instructional and scholarly activity, all faculty participate in activities consistent with the policies of Graceland University. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position with instructional terms in spring, summer, and fall. Regular travel to the state of Kansas is required.