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Posted: 30-Apr-25
Location: Duquesne University
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Internal Number: 167140
Position Number: 310181
The Department of Physical Therapy in the John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences at Duquesne University is seeking a 12-month, full-time, tenure track faculty member to teach professional phase students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Start date: August 15, 2025. Salary is competitive. Rank commiserate with experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Primary teaching responsibilities in Differential Diagnosis skills and evaluation methods within the DPT curriculum.
· Collaborate with faculty in curriculum development, innovative teaching strategies, and delivery of courses for entry-level physical therapy programs
· Advise and mentor entry-level students, which may include supervising student research and independent study work
· Pursue scholarship opportunities within area of expertise at a level consistent with University and Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) expectations as it relates to tenure track appointments
· Be actively engaged in the profession of Physical Therapy and pursue appropriate leadership opportunities
· Maintain Physical Therapy credentials through the pursuit of appropriate continuing education and self-advancement
· Contribute to university, school, departmental, and professional service
Required Attributes:
? Content expertise to teach coursework (didactic and laboratory) in Differential Diagnosis. Topics may cover orthopedics, neurology, endocrinology, oncology, diagnostic imaging, and pharmacological actions.
? Proof of or eligibility for licensure to practice physical therapy in any United States Jursidiction
? Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice, clinical teaching and/or classroom teaching experience at the graduate level.
? Terminal Academic Degree (PhD or EdD) or currently enrolled in a PhD or EdD program with an anticipated graduation date within 2 years.
? An established line of research with growing potential for scholarship in related field
? Evidence of, or potential for excellence in teaching and service within the tenure stream according to university standards
? Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
? Technologically competent ? Ability to effectively work with and learn modern relevant computer software (e.g. Canvas, Zoom etc.).
? Ability to prioritize, organize and meet deadlines effectively.
Preferred Attributes:
- Prior university level classroom and laboratory teaching experience.
- Clinical, teaching, and research experience in preferred areas: Orthopedics, Ergonomics, Differencial Diagnosis, and PT Management.
- Additional teaching expertise/experience in topics prosthetic & orthotic management, musculoskeletal evaluation and interventions, diagnostic imaging, and/or geriatrics preferred.
- Active membership in the APTA.
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Questions may be directed by email to Dr. Matthew Kostek (kostekm@duq.edu)
Review of candidates will begin on receipt of applications and continue until the position is filled.
The Department of Physical Therapy at Duquesne University is accredited by CAPTE and offers an early assurance, six-year DPT program. Students are admitted as freshmen, earn a bachelor's degree after four years and, after their sixth year, a doctoral degree.
Research resources include motion analysis lab with electromyography and force plates, fully equipped exercise physiology equipment, and state-of-the-art cadaver laboratory. Opportunities for collaborative scholarship exist within the department, school, and region.
Duquesne University is located in downtown Pittsburgh. Learn more about our city at https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/
Duquesne University is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse faculty that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic mission and enriches our campus community. As a charter member of the Ohio, Western PA and West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), we encourage applicants from members of underrepresented groups, and support dual-career couples.
Founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Its Mission Statement commits the University to ?serving God by serving students through commitment to excellence in liberal and professional education, through a profound concern for moral and spiritual values, through the maintenance of an ecumenical atmosphere open to diversity, and through service to the Church, the community, the nation and the world. Applicants for this position should describe how they might support and contribute to the mission.
Motivated by its Catholic and Spiritan identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.
