Posting DetailsPosition Information
Job Title Rank Assistant Professor
Salary Range $76,000 - $86,000
Tenure Information Clinical/Applied
Job Description The College of Education, Nursing, and Health Professions at the University of Hartford is seeking to fill a
Clinical Applied Track Assistant Professorposition (
full-time , 10-month) in the
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program beginning in
August 2027.
The successful applicant will teach courses in
Pediatric Physical Therapy and other courses within the DPT program curriculum, based on program needs and faculty expertise, as appointed by the Program Director; assignments may change based on departmental needs. There may also be opportunities to teach our innovative general education and interdisciplinary courses within the university.
Candidates are expected to pursue an active professional productivity agenda and participate in service activities at the program, department, college and university level. Responsibilities The successful applicant will teach courses in
Pediatric Physical Therapy and other courses within the DPT program curriculum, based on program needs and faculty expertise, as appointed by the Program Director; assignments may change based on departmental needs. There may also be opportunities to teach our innovative general education and interdisciplinary courses within the university.
The ideal candidate will
demonstrate professional productivity as evidenced by sustained excellence and innovation in their clinical/applied practice, contributions to the profession through publications, presentations, or other publicly disseminated work, as well as service to academic, professional, or Hartford area communities.
Service to the program, department, college, and university typically includes advising and mentoring students, contributing to student recruitment and retention, partaking in accreditation , serving on program, departmental, and college-level committees, and participation in community and university events.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence, which the University defines as an unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant campus community where every student, staff member, and faculty colleague feels deeply rooted, empowered to flourish, and inspired to achieve their highest potential.
Candidates are expected to maintain professional standards, attitude, and performance levels to ensure effective, safe, ethical, and legal performance in all aspects of the position. They are expected to develop and maintain professional relationships with all staff, faculty, and students and to exhibit positive, professional conduct.
The initial Clinical/Applied contract is 1-2 years and subsequent longer-term contracts are based on review of performance and the continuing need for the position.
Applicants should describe in their letter of intent how their teaching and/or scholarship or their professional practice will advance intercultural competence in all students. Applicants are also expected to describe in their letter of intent how their scholarship and/or professional practice contributes to diverse communities.
Required Qualifications Required:- An active Physical Therapy license or eligibility for licensure in the State of Connecticut
- Earned Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (or tDPT) from an accredited university OR a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Physical Therapy with an earned academic doctorate.
- Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Preferred:- ABPTS Specialist in Pediatrics or in the process of obtaining advanced certifications.
- An earned academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, etc.) or in the process of obtaining an earned academic degree.
- Prior experience teaching physical therapy at an accredited college or university.
- Demonstrate evidence of a commitment to remain active in the related research areas, clinical, or professional practice, including contributing to the profession through presentations, publications or other work;
- Active participation in local or national physical therapy associations.
Preferred QualificationsStatement on Inclusive Excellence and Teaching Philosophy Statement of Inclusive ExcellenceAs an institution of higher learning, the University of Hartford strives to be more than merely a mirror of the larger society; it should foster learning and encourage the personal growth of students, faculty, and staff in an environment that promotes and celebrates diversity in all of its forms regardless of identifying factors including but not limited to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, physical and learning differences, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity.
Accordingly, our commitment is to:
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, just, and caring community where the unique identities of
each person are fully appreciated, respected, and celebrated
• Engage in civil discourse, that values diverse intellectual perspectives
• Cultivate a campus community reflective of the intersectionality of the larger society while
maintaining an environment of safety and respect where all members experience a sense of belonging
• Institutionally, stand against acts of hate, intimidation, discrimination, bigotry, violence, and
harassment of any kind
• Uphold the values of the institution, so that all our members are treated with dignity and
respect
Our commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Belonging is a strength that results in a vibrant and more engaged campus culture.
Teaching PhilosophyIn the teaching philosophy statement, please share your thoughts and experiences in using active learning strategies, high-impact practices, and evidence-based pedagogical practices, as well as your methods for engaging students and fostering student belonging in the classroom.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F229P
Open Date
08/16/2027
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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