ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Required Qualifications:

* A degree in Physical Therapy from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited, non-hybrid Physical Therapy program
* License to practice physical therapy in the state of California by the time of application (provide license number on CV)
* A conferred doctorate degree (academic and/or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree) from an accredited institution by the time of application
* Evidence of excellence in teaching at a college/university level, in-person and on-campus
* Evidence of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in their teaching, scholarship, and/or service
* Minimum of 3 years of full-time clinical experience in musculoskeletal physical therapy practice in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

* A terminal academic doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, etc.) is desirable; candidates that are ABD or currently enrolled are also given additional consideration.
* Applicants with more than 3 years of full-time clinical experience, evidence of clinical specialization/certification, and/or clinical expertise in target teaching areas will be given additional consideration.
* Number of years and level of DPT program University teaching experience will be considered, with current experience teaching as primary course instructor in target areas with experience in curriculum reform/course creation highly desirable.
* Experience with utilizing instructional technology in teaching is valued.
* Additional consideration may be given to applicants whose teaching and/or clinical expertise aligns with target teaching areas.
* It is desirable that applicants document a record of scholarly accomplishments describing the level of active participation and responsibility in the scholarly work, evidence of a research agenda, and/or evidence of securing funding to support scholarly agenda and teaching. A continued record of peer-reviewed, non-predatory publications will be needed for tenure and promotion.
* Experience adopting inclusive student-centered approaches to teaching and mentoring leading to a supportive learning environment are highly valued.
* Additional consideration will be given for evidence of collaboration, leadership, mentorship, and service activities documenting a strong commitment to diverse students and/or underserved groups.
* Evidence of effective engagement OR potential to engage with a diverse student body.
* Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students.
* Experience creating a student-centered learning environment.
* Research/Lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds.
* Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring.

Departmental Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate an ongoing positive record of effective academic teaching. Additional responsibilities include scholarly activities, student advisement, doctoral-level curriculum development, student doctoral project advising and shared faculty governance including possible term serving as Department Chair. Service to the department, college, university, and community will be expected, as well as active participation or leadership roles in the profession of physical therapy or relevant organizations. It is assumed that the successful candidate will conduct publishable research.

The successful candidate will be required to teach in-person on-campus on weekdays, with teaching/service activities possibly including evenings and weekends. The Department of Physical Therapy is fully-accredited with nine full time faculty serving approximately 100 graduate students.

Application Deadline:

Applications are due by November 6, 2023. Consideration will only be given to applicants who meet this deadline.

How to Apply:

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers

Applicants must submit:

* Cover letter addressing the above qualifications and responsibilities
* Curriculum vitae that includes contact information for three (3) professional references
* Evidence of teaching quality
* DEI statement of no more than one (1) single-spaced page outlining specific actions/steps taken that demonstrate how the candidate advances diversity, equity and inclusion through their teaching, scholarship, mentorship and/or service

Submit these items to the website noted in the section above. In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional material, including verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates, and may be requested to interview in-person on-campus.

At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States.

General Information:

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The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Jennifer Steinrad at 818-677-2203.

Advertised: Oct 16 2023 Pacific Daylight Time

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