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Wilson College invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty Instructor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. This position supports the delivery of high-quality instruction consistent with the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of Wilson College and the DPT Program.
The Adjunct Faculty Instructor will contribute to student learning through effective teaching, assessment, and engagement in course-related activities, including laboratory immersions. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success, evidence-based practice, and collaborative engagement with program faculty.
Minimum Qualifications
(Candidates who do not meet minimum qualifications will not be considered.)

• Earned Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT or tDPT) or a terminal doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, or related) from an accredited institution.
• Evidence of effective teaching or instructional experience.
• Knowledge of contemporary clinical practice in physical therapy.
• Understanding of higher education practices and student learning.
• Familiarity with legislative, regulatory, and ethical considerations in physical therapy.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of residence.
• Active engagement in professional activities at the local, state, or national level

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience in a DPT or health professions program.
• Experience with hybrid or online instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered learning and inclusive teaching practices.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:
The faculty member holds a lecturer appointment and has responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the academic program. This individual demonstrates competence in teaching, curriculum development, and implementing strategies for student success.
1. Teaching
Teaching is the primary responsibility of Regular Faculty and specific functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop a syllabus of course activities that meet the requirements of the course description, establish appropriate student learning outcomes, and provide for appropriate class activities throughout the semester
• Plan and deliver individual classes via distance education or face-to-face lab instruction that conform to the syllabus and other requirements of the University.
• Demonstrate a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively in the context of an integrated education.
• Maintain accurate and complete records on student participation and performance, use appropriate measures and evaluate student performance on the basis of established student learning outcomes, provide timely feedback to students and assign grades that are an accurate and fair evaluation of student work.
• Submit grades and any other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Administer student evaluations of faculty at the end of each course, review evaluation summaries, and meet with the department chair and dean to review.
• Post and maintain regular office hours at times reasonably convenient for students.
• Serve as an advisor to students to assist them in understanding the curriculum and mentor them as they prepare for clinical education and their careers.
• In addition to formal course loads, bear their fair share of the faculty responsibility for supervising student research, clinical education, and independent study.
• Meet deadlines and follow directions of the program/department chair, associate dean or dean of the college.
• Evaluate the teaching of colleagues through the process of peer review as requested.
• Prepare Professional Development Plans or Progress Briefs and reappointment/promotion applications according to established guidelines.
• Promote student success by following attendance-related requirements found in the Academic Affairs Policies and Procedures Manual

2. Scholarship and Professional Development
Faculty members are expected to serve as professional role models to students and colleagues in scholarly activity and in critical investigation and experimentation for the purpose of increasing human knowledge.

• Keep abreast of the new knowledge in the field to ensure courses, syllabi, instructional materials and techniques, and teaching methods are current and appropriate, and to participate where appropriate, in school or university-sponsored curriculum development programs and projects.
• Engage in distinctive course and academic program development efforts; to participate in professional colloquia, seminars, and workshops; and to share ideas and the results of scholarly and artistic endeavors with peers both at the university and in the larger academic/artistic community.
• Examples of scholarly activities and professional development include but are not limited to the following:
  • Publication of research in peer-reviewed journal article, academic papers, book chapters, books, or other writing normal to the discipline
  • Obtaining internal or external research grants, fellowships, and other funding awards
  • Department, college, university, state, national, and international honors and awards
  • Juried exhibits and performances
  • Invited presentations, exhibits, and performances
  • Invited evaluations and reviews of the work of other professionals
  • Participation on review panels for outside funding agencies
  • Service as either editor or referee for professional publications
  • Leadership of, committee work for, and participation in scholarly and professional organizations
  • Sustained activity in program development
  • Advanced study, certifications, and professional leadership seminars
  • Scientific research projects in physical therapy or closely related professional field, involving DPT students when applicable.

3. Service
Engage in service to department, school and the college in ways that extend and

• Attend orientation programs and Faculty Assembly meetings and participate in academic duties.
• curriculum area coordination; curricular development and textbook selection; instructional workshops and activities within own curricular areas, policy and program review; or other learning assessments.
• Colleges will further determine and articulate specific expectations for university service.
• Engage in community service by providing volunteer assistance to an agency or organization, particularly as that assistance derives from professional knowledge and expertise or provide pro bono (unpaid professional) services to local, state, regional, national or international organization.
• Actively participate as an effective member of a team by completing assigned duties and accepting additional assignments.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Responsibilities may evolve based on program and institutional needs.