Faculty – Ortho-Hybrid PT Pathway

University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Urology

. Teach courses within the current Doctor of Physical Therapy program in alignment with contemporary expertise .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeKansas City • Kansas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in orthopedic physical therapy and innovative teaching methodologies, including hybrid and immersive learning approaches. Holds a valid physical therapy license in Kansas and contributes to academic governance and professional service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Physical Therapist In KansasOrthopedic Physical Therapy ExpertiseExperience Teaching Didactic CoursesInnovative Classroom ApproachesTerminal Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., EdD, Dsc)

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Hard Skills

Orthopedic Physical Therapy ContentDistance EducationFlipped Classroom ModelImmersive Lab SessionsAsynchronous LearningSynchronous Learning

Soft Skills

CollaborationSupervisionService Orientation

Industry Keywords

Doctor Of Physical Therapy ProgramAccreditation StandardsPro Bono ClinicFaculty GovernanceProfessional Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach courses within the current Doctor of Physical Therapy program in alignment with contemporary expertise
Support development of a new hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program following accreditation standards
Participate in department, school, and institution committees and faculty governance
Provide service to professional organizations as appropriate
Supervise students in the pro bono clinic in person or via telehealth
Teach orthopedic physical therapy content and other courses in the DPT curriculum
Travel approximately 4–6 times each year to the Kansas City, Kansas campus for in-person teaching and meetings
Contribute to the department and program mission through teaching, research, and service

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice physical therapy in Kansas
Practice expertise in orthopedic physical therapy
Experience teaching didactic orthopedic courses as a core faculty member in an entry-level DPT program
Experience with innovative classroom approaches in physical therapy education, including distance education, flipped model, integration of technology, or immersive lab sessions
Preferred: Terminal doctoral degree such as Ph.D., EdD, or Dsc
Preferred: Experience teaching asynchronous and synchronous learning sessions and leading immersive lab sessions in a hybrid educational model
Resume, cover letter, letter of teaching statement, and three references required
May be required to complete the Association of American Universities Representations and Warranties document and authorize a further background check with former employers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one
Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions when participating in a qualifying health plan
Employer-paid life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Additional voluntary insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time accruing upon hire
Ten paid holidays
One paid discretionary day after six months of employment
Paid bereavement leave after 12 months of employment
Paid jury duty leave after 12 months of employment
Paid military service leave after 12 months of employment
Paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
Retirement program with a generous employer contribution
Additional voluntary 457 or 403b retirement programs