Assistant/Associate Professor - Geriatric and Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy The Hanover College Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT) invites applications for a full-time Core Faculty member with expertise in geriatric physical therapy, cardiopulmonary care, and complex patient management to join an innovative and collaborative academic community. This faculty position offers an exciting opportunity to provide curricular leadership in aging adult physical therapy, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, chronic disease management, and the care of medically complex patients across the continuum of care within a program that combines the flexibility of online learning with the hands-on engagement of immersive laboratory and simulation experiences. The successful candidate will serve as a primary content expert in geriatric and aging adult physical therapy while contributing to related curricular areas, including cardiopulmonary care, acute and subacute rehabilitation, hospital-based physical therapy, falls prevention, older adult health and wellness, lifespan patient management, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice. Working within Hanover College’s hybrid educational model, the faculty member will engage students through asynchronous learning, synchronous instruction, immersive laboratory experiences, simulation, and integrated clinical case applications. The faculty member will also collaborate closely with colleagues to promote vertical and horizontal integration of content across the curriculum, including coordination with neurologic and other faculty to support comprehensive management of older adults with neurologic, medically complex, and multisystem conditions. This position is designed for a clinician-educator who desires to maintain contemporary engagement in clinical practice while contributing to the education, clinical reasoning, and professional formation of future physical therapists through collaborative teaching, student advising and success initiatives, engagement with regional clinical partners, scholarship, service, program assessment, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement. Key Responsibilities
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Interested candidates should submit a cover letter describing their teaching philosophy and commitment to student success, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. |