Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy - Military Veterans

Position Summary:

The Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Education and Health Sciences at North Central College is excited to announce a search for an individual to join an innovative Doctor of Physical Therapy Program built on a liberal arts foundation. The program prepares physical therapists to navigate the complexities of future healthcare systems with strong skills in movement science, relationship and patient/client-centered care, professionalism, communication, and technology.

Program highlights include:

• A program mission that focuses on supporting learners on their journey to becoming excellent clinicians, educators, scholars, and leaders dedicated to serving society as movement system experts.
• A program dedicated to living the values of integrity, excellence, and balance through education, clinical practice, community engagement, leadership, and scholarship.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary pedagogy and research with growing and expanding programs within the School and across the College.
• Located in a contemporary, interdisciplinary building that includes state-of-the-art classrooms, research, and simulation spaces.
• Utilization of innovative pedagogical ideas integrated with technology to deliver a curriculum built on a liberal arts and movement science foundation.
• The position is a 12-month position with eligibility for competitive salaries, benefits, sabbatical, pro-term semester, and professional development and scholarship support. Faculty rank is commensurate with experience and credentials.

We are currently seeking a dynamic and innovative individual with expertise in neurologic or pediatric physical therapy to join our team. Individuals with expertise in other areas of physical therapy care also are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals who enjoy working collaboratively with others, enjoy working closely with students, and have an interest in being innovative in physical therapy education are encouraged to apply. Start date is negotiable.

The duties in this role include:

• 20 credit-hour load with the Physical Therapy Department curriculum.
• Support the co-curricular experiences of the students and be an active and engaged member in the Department of Physical Therapy and the School of Education and Health Sciences.
• Producing primary and secondary artifacts in alignment with departmental professional standards.
• Participate in service to the department, including but not limited to: searches, student group advising, admissions days and outreach, curricular oversight and implementation.
• Participate in college-wide service, including required meetings and events and major service roles.

Basic qualifications are required at the time of application:

• Earned or in progress academic doctorate (PhD, EdD, etc.) from an accredited institution.
• A licensed physical therapist in the state of Illinois or be eligible for and have intent to obtain physical therapist licensure in Illinois.
• Have the ability to function well within a collegial and collaborative environment.
• Have the ability to live by and role model the mission, vision, values, and commitment of the North Central College Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.
• Have contemporary expertise in one or more content areas taught within physical therapy curriculum.
• Applicants must demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students, and ongoing scholarship.

Preferred qualifications (not required qualifications for the position):

• Demonstrate evidence of an ongoing or developing record of a scholarly agenda or the potential to develop a scholarly agenda.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable.

Application Requirements:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. Contact information for three professional references

About NCC:
Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu .

North Central College is an EEO Employer. North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply.

The salary range for this position: $95,000-$100,000
Open date: November 21, 2024
Initial review date: December 22, 2024
Final date:
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references in an electronic format to
https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/13409 .

For further information, contact Sara Scholtes, PT, DPT , PhD, Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, at sscholtes@noctrl.edu.