Clinical Faculty, Physical Therapy

Mercer University, College of Health Professions invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position in the Department of Physical Therapy based at Mercer University's Cecil B. Day campus in Atlanta, Georgia. Academic rank is commensurate with academic experience.

Responsibilities

Teaching in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program; Research/scholarly activities; Service to the College, University, and community; Classroom/laboratory instruction related to contemporary clinical practice; Advisement and mentoring of students; Admissions and accreditation activities; Committee involvement

Requirements

Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program; Minimum of three years of physical therapy clinical practice required; Active, unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist in Georgia or immediate eligibility required; Active involvement in the physical therapy profession and understanding of key issues in physical therapy education; Earned terminal academic degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc, DHS) in physical therapy or a related field, or current enrollment in a terminal academic degree program preferred; Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree with American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Certification will be considered; Background check: Criminal History

Nice to have

Clinical and teaching expertise in neurorehabilitation or pediatrics; Experience as a clinical instructor and/or faculty member in an academic institution; Earned terminal academic degree or current enrollment in a terminal academic degree program

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents); Generous retirement contributions; Tuition waivers; Paid vacation and sick leave; Technology discounts; Schedules that allow for work-life balance