Faculty – Ortho-Hybrid PT Pathway

Department:

SHP Hybrid Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program (PTRSAT)

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Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training

Position Title:

Faculty (Ortho-Hybrid PT Pathway) - School of Health Professions (Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science)

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a full-time (12-month) faculty member to join our team in the Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training (PTRSAT) with primary teaching responsibilities focused on physical therapy students enrolled in the hybrid pathway of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. This program expansion was approved by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) in November 2024 and the first cohort of students will graduate in May 2028.

This faculty position is designated as a non-tenure track position at the Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor level. The faculty member will have experience in online/hybrid instruction in a physical therapy program. The anticipated start date is Summer 2027.

The individual selected for this position will be responsible for activities that contribute to the program and department’s mission and success, ensuring alignment with the University’s mission and strategic plan as it pertains to teaching, research, and service. The purpose of this hybrid DPT pathway is to address the unmet need for PTs in rural Kansas and other medically underserved areas through a more accessible approach to doctoral education. The pathway supports students in investing in their local communities while providing access to the exceptional value and quality of an established, top-ranked public program.

About the Department: The Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training (PTRSAT) is one of the largest departments in the School of Health Professions and is a part of the University of Kansas Medical Center. The department has programs at the 39th and Rainbow campus in Kansas City, Kansas, and at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb within the Kansas City metro. The PTRSAT department houses a nationally recognized Doctor of Physical Therapy program (ranked #16 nationwide, and #9 for DPT programs at public institutions), a growing Master of Science in Athletic Training program, and a well-established PhD in Rehabilitation Science program. The PT program supports JaySTART, an interdisciplinary student-run pro bono clinic to meet the needs of underserved patients in our community. The environment at KU Medical Center provides excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary and interprofessional education and research collaborations. The PTRSAT department provides strong departmental support and infrastructure, including teaching and research mentorship, along with a supportive and collegial work environment. PTRSAT Department faculty are at the forefront of advancing knowledge in rehabilitation and lifestyle interventions, motor control and mobility, and health professions education. The hybrid pathway will provide exciting research opportunities within the department’s LEARN Lab, a collaborative group focused on advancing research in health professions education.

About the University: The University of Kansas School of Health Professions has exemplary collaborative teaching and research opportunities. Over the last five years, the School of Health Professions research portfolio has more than doubled in research funding, and we are positioned to continue this trajectory. The medical center’s 39th and Rainbow campus is part of a premiere urban academic medical center with robust educational, clinical, and research resources, including more than 20 centers and institutes, and partnerships with The University of Kansas Health System. Through a collaborative, interprofessional approach, KU Medical Center prepares future healthcare leaders while advancing innovations that improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities across the state, nation, and globe. There are many opportunities for growth and solution-oriented research in the medical center’s multiple research centers and institutes. For instance, KU Medical Center is one of the few universities to house a National Institute on Aging-designated Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center as well as a National Institutes of Health-funded Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Additionally, the Zamierowski Institute for Experiential Learning is a hotbed of health care simulation supporting innovative instruction and research. The School of Health Professions’ expansion to the KU Edwards campus will give faculty and students access to new, dedicated skills labs, classrooms with the latest technologies, and learning spaces designed to support collaboration.

Job Description:

Job Duties Outlined

• Assist with teaching courses within the current DPT program in alignment with contemporary expertise.
• Support the development of a new hybrid DPT program following accreditation standards.
• Participate on department, school, and institution committees and faculty governance, service to professional organization as appropriate.
• Supervise students in our pro bono clinic (in person or via telehealth).
• Teach content in the orthopedic physical therapy courses and other courses in the DPT curriculum.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment: Faculty must be willing to travel approximately 4-6 times each year to our Kansas City KS campus for in-person teaching and meetings.

Required Qualifications

Licenses: Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice physical therapy in Kansas.

Work Experience:

• Experience with practice expertise in orthopedic PT.

• Experience teaching didactic orthopedic courses as a core faculty member in an entry-level DPT program.

• Experience with innovative classroom approaches in PT education (e.g., distance education, flipped model, integration of technology, immersive lab sessions, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Terminal doctoral degree (such as Ph.D., EdD, Dsc, etc).

Work Experience:

• Experience teaching asynchronous and synchronous learning sessions and leading immersive lab sessions in a hybrid educational model.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of teaching statement
• References (3)

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers.  A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time