Faculty: Physical Therapy

Company: Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor
Location: Mequon
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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 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. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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