Adjunct Instructors: Department Of Physical Therapy, College Of Health Professions (Ongoing)

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus.

Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr.

Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St.

Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities.

The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

The College of Health Professions invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Physical Therapy. The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum at Sacred Heart emphasizes clinical decision-making, self-directed learning, and hands-on, real-world experience.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be a physical therapist, however others with desired content expertise will be considered. Successful candidates will have:

• An earned doctoral degree (DPT) and/or extensive experience relevant to the semester content.

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Connecticut (if applicable).

• Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, problem-solving skills, and group facilitation skills.

Candidates will join a nationally recognized faculty in physical therapy that provides an effective problem-based learning entry-level DPT curriculum and various post-professional education offerings for those in the field. The Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Science houses undergraduate programs in Exercise Science (BS and MS), and graduate programs in Athletic Training (MS), Physical Therapy (DPT), and Exercise and Sports Science (MS). The Department supports human anatomy, motion analysis, and human performance laboratories, and an orthopedic residency program.

The successful candidate will actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed, will participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole and demonstrate that we are "Stronger Together" as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence's Mission and Vision statements.

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, current CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and relevant examples from taught courses (if applicable). Please provide one letter of recommendation or accurate contact information. Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Thank you for your interest in Sacred Heart University.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

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