Description

Augustana University DPT Colorado program seeks 6 Core faculty at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level in a variety of teaching areas including: Neuro series (Neuroanatomy and Neuro management I & II), Orthopedic/MSK course series (I-IV), Cardiopulmonary series: (Cardiopulmonary Management, Complex Systems Management; Pharmacology), Foundational Science series (Anatomy, Physiology, Therapeutic Interventions I & II, EBP) to be contracted by April 1, 2026 and hired by Aug 1, 2026.

 Qualifications:

 Candidates must posses:

1. Earned Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (or tDPT) with preference for enrolled in or completion of a terminal doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, etc) from an accredited university with evidence of: 

Evidence of teaching effectiveness. 
Ability to do original research, scholarship, or creative work appropriate to the physical therapy profession. 
Ability to engage in service to the university. 
Understanding of higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in physical therapy education. 
Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting physical
therapy education, students, and the profession of physical therapy. 
Licensed or eligible for licensure in Colorado and the state of residence, if they are not the same. 
Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions: 

The core faculty member holds a non-tenure faculty, academic appointment and has academic teaching, service, scholarship and administrative responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the DPT Colorado program within Augustana University.

This individual demonstrates competence in teaching, curriculum development, and implementing strategies for student success. This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. 

 1. Teaching -- Teaching is the primary responsibility of Core Faculty and specific functions include, but are not limited to the following: 

 Develop a syllabus of course activities that meet the requirements of the course description or program chair, establishes appropriate student learning outcomes, and provides for appropriate class activities throughout the semester. 

Plan and deliver individual classes via distance education or face to face lab instruction that conform to the syllabus and other requirements of the University. 
Demonstrate a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively in the context of an integrated education. 
Maintain accurate and complete records on student participation and performance, use appropriate measures and evaluate student performance on the basis of established student learning outcomes, provide timely feedback to students and assign grades that are an accurate and fair evaluation of student work. 
Submit grades and any other required documentation in a timely manner.
 Administer student evaluations of faculty at the end of each course, review evaluation summaries, and meet with the department chair and dean to review.
Post and maintain regular office hours at times reasonably convenient to students. 
Serve as a career coach to students to assist them in understanding the curriculum and mentor them as they prepare for clinical education and their careers. 
In addition to formal course loads, bear fair share of the faculty responsibility for supervising student research, clinical education and independent study.
Meet deadlines and follow directions of the program/department chair, or dean of the college.
Evaluate the teaching of colleagues through the process of peer review as requested.
Prepare Professional Development Plans or Progress Briefs and reappointment/promotion applications according to established guidelines.
Promote student success by following attendance related requirements found in the DPT CO Policies and Procedures Manual.
Teach courses as agreed upon with the Program Director. 
 2. Scholarship and Professional Development - Faculty members are expected to serve as professional role models to students and colleagues in scholarly activity and in critical investigation and experimentation for the purpose of increasing human knowledge. 

Keep abreast of the new knowledge in the field to ensure courses, syllabi, instructional materials and techniques, and teaching methods are current and appropriate, and to participate where appropriate, in school or university-sponsored curriculum development programs and projects.

Engage in distinctive course and academic program development efforts; to participate in professional colloquia, seminars, and workshops; and to share ideas and the results of scholarly and artistic endeavors with peers both at the university and in the larger academic/artistic community.
Examples of scholarly activities and professional development include but are not limited to the following:
Publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journal articles, academic papers,
Book chapters, books, or other writing normal to the discipline 
Obtaining internal or external research grants, fellowships, and other funding awards 
Scientific research projects in physical therapy or closely related field involving DPT students when applicable. 
 3. Service - Engage in service to the profession (in practice or leadership) or within the University school or the university in ways that extend and enrich the academic program and its governance.  

Attend orientation programs and Faculty Assembly meetings and participate in academic duties.

Participate in academic governance of department. Participate in committees; course, program and curriculum area coordination; curricular development and textbook selection; instructional workshops and activities within own curricular areas, policy and program review; or other learning assessments.
Serve as representatives on school or college level and university level committees of the Faculty Assembly, as well as on other task forces and committees that assist the chair of the Faculty Assembly and/or the deans in the formation of academic policies and related matters.
Assist with co-curricular activities to include organization of, participation in, or presentation of faculty forums or workshops; advising and sponsorship of clubs and societies; participation in, organization of, providing guidance and assistance to extra-curricular or co-curricular university events such as banquets, the literary magazine, the athletic program, intercultural events, theatrical productions, guest speaker forums, or graduation ceremonies. 
May include specific accomplishments as a voluntary or elected member of a Faculty Assembly or school or college level committee; curriculum area liaison; coordination of a course, program or discipline; mentoring other faculty; program review activities; coordinating training or other events; and recruitment activities.
Colleges will further determine and articulate specific expectations for university service. 
May engage in clinical practice as a physical therapist.
Engage in community service by providing volunteer assistance to an agency or organization, particularly as that assistance derives from professional knowledge and expertise or provide pro bono (unpaid professional) services to local, state, regional, national or international organization.
Actively participate as an effective member of a team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments. 
Refer to responsibilities appropriate to faculty rank in the Faculty Handbook for Service Responsibilities, Scholarship Responsibilities, Professional Development Responsibilities and Professional Responsibilities.

Application Procedure:

Applicants working remotely in the following locations will be considered for employment: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Interested candidates should submit electronically to HumanResources@Augie.edu the following: A cover letter of application addressing the above qualifications, a statement of teaching philosophy, Current vitae, Augustana University employment application, 2 letters of reference and the contact information (email, address and phone) for three professional references. Website: www.augie.edu. Dr. Shelene Thomas is the Search Committee Chair (Shelene.thomas@augie.edu). If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact liz.vanwesten@augie.edu.

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop, and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.
?Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women and members of other under-represented groups.