Full-Time Faculty, 12 months / Exempt WORK SCHEDULE Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm JOB SUMMARY The new Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT) at Southern Nazarene University (SNU) is seeking a full-time Core Faculty Member to help cultivate a collaborative teaching team dedicated to preparing skilled, ethical, and compassionate physical therapists within a Christ-centered learning community. This faculty
member will play a central role in delivering the DPT curriculum, guiding students through the academic and clinical foundations of the profession while modeling the integration of faith, scholarship, and practice that defines an SNU education. Beyond the classroom, the successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development and accreditation readiness of the DPT program, engage in scholarly activity that
advances the field of physical therapy, and participate actively in the life of the university community. Core faculty are expected to bring both clinical expertise and a genuine commitment to student mentorship to support DPT students as they grow not only in clinical competence but also in character and calling. This position offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of physical therapists in a program
grounded in academic rigor, evidence-based practice, and a distinctly Christian mission, within a supportive and close-knit faculty community. RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Functions: Develop course syllabi, learning objectives, and assessments that align with program outcomes and CAPTE accreditation standards Design, deliver, and continually refine didactic and laboratory instruction within the DPT curriculum, using
evidence-based and active-learning pedagogies to develop students' clinical reasoning and professional competence Provide academic advising and mentorship to DPT students, supporting their professional formation and integration of faith and practice consistent with SNU's mission Participate in ongoing curriculum development, program assessment, and outcomes reporting to support continuous quality improvement Maintain
an active program of scholarly activity, including research, professional publication, and presentation at state, regional, or national conferences Pursue funding, grants, or collaborative research opportunities where appropriate. Serve on program, college, and university committees as assigned Support CAPTE accreditation activities, including development of the Application for Candidacy and Self-Study Reports Engage
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