Position Summary:

• 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.

• Provide instruction for a variety of courses in the DPT Program in alignment with institution workload expectations. Teaching in other departments may be possible depending on contemporary expertise of the faculty member.
• Assess students' work and provide detailed feedback on how to improve their content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc.
• Develop and/or maintain curriculum that is contemporary in physical therapy practice.
• Mentor DPT students on their journey to becoming an excellent physical therapist.
• Attend conferences and workshops as necessary to maintain contemporary expertise.
• Pursue current and new research activities in the field(s) of study in collaboration with others, including new research projects, writing/dissemination of current and future research, and presentation of research at conferences.
• Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary, including attending department meetings, and participating in committees, task forces, and other events as required.

• 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.

• Demonstrate evidence of an ongoing or developing record of a scholarly agenda or the potential to develop a scholarly agenda.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Contact information for three professional references

About North Central College

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Organization Type: Higher Education Institution

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