Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor
Faculty: Physical Therapy
Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor, Mequon, Wisconsin, United States, 53097
Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students
develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.
Position Summary
Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, within the School of Health Professions. We seek a mission-driven, dynamic, and student-centered individual with a passion for teaching, scholarship, and service within the field of Physical Therapy education.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian mission of the University and will integrate a biblical worldview into academic instruction and professional practice. All Concordia faculty are members of Christian congregations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Program Chair and core faculty in curriculum development and review
Teach in areas aligned with expertise. Preferred teaching responsibilities include acute care, geriatrics, integumentary, pediatrics, and/ or movement science content with opportunities to teach in other areas
Provide course coordination and assessment, including day-to-day course management
Advise and mentor students throughout the academic program
Participate in the CAPTE accreditation process
Contribute to the University's scholarship expectations through:
Peer-reviewed research and publication
Grant writing and submission
Creative and scholarly achievements
Provide meaningful service to the university, department, and the physical therapy profession or similar profession
Assist with student recruitment, orientation, and retention initiatives
Serve on university and departmental committees
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to teach across the curriculum in both traditional and bridge DPT programs
Demonstrated integration of faith and learning in education
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to excellence in higher education teaching
Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Education & Experience
Earned terminal academic degree (PhD or equivalent) and content specialist required or
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program and PhD
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in physical therapy
Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin
Demonstrated ability to meet CAPTE and university scholarly output expectations
ABPTS certification preferred
Higher education teaching experience
Service to the profession at the local, state, or national level is desired
Physical Demands/Equipment (Click to View)
Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
Disability and Survivor Plan
Retirement Pension Plan
Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
Compensation and Benefit Details
Application Instructions
To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the
Apply Now
section on the job page and then click the
Apply For This Position
button to begin the application process.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application:
letter of intent, resume, curriculum vita, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy.
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
For inquiries about this position, please contact: Dale Gerke, PT, MPT, ScD
Chair and Professor of the CUW Physical Therapy Program dale.gerke@cuw.edu
Ph: 262-243-4485
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.
The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.
Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.
develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.
Position Summary
Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, within the School of Health Professions. We seek a mission-driven, dynamic, and student-centered individual with a passion for teaching, scholarship, and service within the field of Physical Therapy education.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian mission of the University and will integrate a biblical worldview into academic instruction and professional practice. All Concordia faculty are members of Christian congregations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Program Chair and core faculty in curriculum development and review
Teach in areas aligned with expertise. Preferred teaching responsibilities include acute care, geriatrics, integumentary, pediatrics, and/ or movement science content with opportunities to teach in other areas
Provide course coordination and assessment, including day-to-day course management
Advise and mentor students throughout the academic program
Participate in the CAPTE accreditation process
Contribute to the University's scholarship expectations through:
Peer-reviewed research and publication
Grant writing and submission
Creative and scholarly achievements
Provide meaningful service to the university, department, and the physical therapy profession or similar profession
Assist with student recruitment, orientation, and retention initiatives
Serve on university and departmental committees
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to teach across the curriculum in both traditional and bridge DPT programs
Demonstrated integration of faith and learning in education
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to excellence in higher education teaching
Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Education & Experience
Earned terminal academic degree (PhD or equivalent) and content specialist required or
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program and PhD
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in physical therapy
Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin
Demonstrated ability to meet CAPTE and university scholarly output expectations
ABPTS certification preferred
Higher education teaching experience
Service to the profession at the local, state, or national level is desired
Physical Demands/Equipment (Click to View)
Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
Disability and Survivor Plan
Retirement Pension Plan
Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
Compensation and Benefit Details
Application Instructions
To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the
Apply Now
section on the job page and then click the
Apply For This Position
button to begin the application process.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application:
letter of intent, resume, curriculum vita, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy.
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
For inquiries about this position, please contact: Dale Gerke, PT, MPT, ScD
Chair and Professor of the CUW Physical Therapy Program dale.gerke@cuw.edu
Ph: 262-243-4485
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.
The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.
Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.