Assistant/Associate Professor, Physical Therapy

Overview:
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Responsibilities:
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position for the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. Applications are now being accepted with an anticipated start date of August 31, 2022. Responsibilities: Primary instructor in courses within the curriculum responsible for: Course scheduling, lectures, activities, assignments and relevant grading rubrics that meet the course objectives and syllabus requirements (Please note that all assignments and practical examinations must have grading rubrics).Creating examinations to evaluate student knowledge. Prepare current and evidenced-based teaching materials for course.Evaluate students and provide appropriate feedback to students.Be available via email and by appointment, to meet with students.Maintain currency and proficiency in instructional methods relevant to their teaching areas (e.g. technological integration, active learning strategies, and adult learning concepts).Developing and executing an effective research agenda.Engage in service activities to the department, School of Health Professions and to the Institution. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to teaching excellence, student interaction, scholarly engagement and campus citizenship.

Qualifications:
Qualifications:Instructor must possess a NYS License to practice physical therapy.Previous teaching experience, particularly in the areas of research, physical agents, therapeutic exercise, ADLs, rehabilitation, and neurologic physical therapy.Must be a professional in good standing.A minimum of 3 years in clinical practice is preferred.Clinical specialty certification is strongly preferred. Candidates should send their resume, cover letter, a statement about your fieldwork education, clinical practice history, and research interests, and the names and addresses of three references. New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity The health and safety of our community is the highest priority. As such, New York Institute of Technology is requiring all newly hired employees to be fully vaccinated with an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable law.