Job Details
Description
Marian University invites mission-driven educators to join our dynamic community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews. As part of the inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy program within the Department of Physical Therapy, we seek faculty members committed to preparing transformative leaders in physical therapy who illuminate the dignity of individuals across communities.
This full-time, 12-month, tenured or non-tenured core faculty appointment-available at the rank of clinical assistant, clinical associate, assistant, or associate professor-offers a unique opportunity to shape a groundbreaking program with creativity and a passion for advancing physical therapy education. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employment will start between January-April 2026.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Mission
Actively engages the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity and integrating the Catholic Franciscan Intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.
Support and reflect Marian University’s Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by
embracing the Franciscan Sponsorship Values (dignity of the individual, peach and justice, reconciliation, and
responsible stewardship) and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative
education.
Contribute to the creation of a mission, vision, and strategic plan for the developing DPT program that supports
innovation, accessibility, leadership, collaboration, and excellence in physical therapy education and practice.
Teaching
Create and deliver quality learning experiences that are:
Consistent with the DPT program’s mission and curricular guiding principles
Align with experience/expertise, as agreed upon with the DPT Program Director
Ensure compliance with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) standards
Provide honest and meaningful assessment of student learning, competence, and behaviors that cultivate
reflective and adaptive learning.
Demonstrate teaching effectiveness and appropriate use of educational technology
Participate in assessment of student progress toward entrustment of professional physical therapy activities
during didactic and clinical curricula.
Scholarship
Contribute to clinical practice and physical therapy evidence by producing and disseminating impactful research
and scholarship with an ongoing scholarly agenda.
Promote a culture of research and prioritize evidence-informed practice.
Service
Role model Franciscan values through collaborative endeavors and service to the university, profession, and
communities.
Serve on at least once committee or task force annually at the university, unit, department or program level
Program
Initiate, adopt, evaluate, and uphold program and University policies, procedures, and practices including, but
not limited to:
Admission requirements
Academic policies (i.e. grading policy)
Professional behavior policies (i.e. related to ethical behavior, essential functions)
Student progression through the program
Curricular development, review and revision
Engage in developing and implementing expectations for student behaviors and skills that ensure competency
and safety before engaging in clinical education.
Participate in the assessment of students’ professionalism, competence, safety, and readiness for clinical
education, in cooperation with other faculty.
Provide coaching to program students to facilitate self-directed and lifelong learning.
Others
This faculty member will be responsible for assisting the program with completion of the application for
candidacy (AFC) to CAPTE.
Teaching responsibilities outside the program may occur prior to DPT student matriculation.
Other duties as assigned by the DPT Program Director.
University and Department Expectations
Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and coaching skills
Communicates regularly with supervisor
Engage in recruitment and retention activities for students
Regularly participates in academic program, department, unit, and university meetings
Ensure compliance with university and departmental policies and procedures
Contribute to development and assessment of department goals, objectives, curriculum, and strategic plan
Support the accomplishment of the University strategic goals
Adheres to the department budget
Regularly participates in academic unit meetings
Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University
Create a development plan that aligns with the department strategic plan and continued professional growth
Participate in annual faculty evaluation consistent with university practices
Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students, and supervisors
Required Qualifications:
Core faculty within the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will demonstrate the academic and professional
qualifications and relevant experience requisite for providing effective teaching, scholarship and service within physical
therapy education. Qualifications include all the following:
A terminal academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DHSc, DSc, etc.) or clinical doctoral degree in physical therapy
(DPT).
Hold an active, unencumbered, Indiana physical therapy license or be eligible for licensure within the state of
Indiana.
Evidence of successful academic and/or clinical teaching in physical therapy.
Evidence of contemporary expertise that represents knowledge and skills reflective of current physical therapy
practice and/or scholarship.
Evidence of an ongoing scholarly agenda or interest in developing a scholarly agenda.
Evidence of a record of service at the local, state, and/or national levels.
Preference will be given to those with an earned terminal academic doctoral degree, previous experience in physical
therapy education, experience with CAPTE accreditation, experience with curriculum development, established scholarly
agenda, active professional service at the local, state, and/or national levels, and/or ABPTS certification.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For Consideration All Applications Require:
Cover Letter
Current resume or CV
Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.
Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:
https://www.marian.edu/faith
Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
Equal Opportunity Employer
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