Faculty: Physical Therapy

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 invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at Concordia University. This position is focused on teaching neuromuscular content, as well as on peer-reviewed scholarship and mentoring physical therapy students. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience as a practicing PT, a proven track record of research/publication; previous exposure to inter-professional collaboration and successful teaching experience within higher education.

This position reports to the DPT Program Director in the School of Health Professions at the Ann Arbor, MI campus. The position begins July 1, 2026. Faculty must live in proximity to the Ann Arbor, Michigan campus to fulfill all position expectations. All Concordia faculty are active members of Christian congregations; membership in a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) congregation is preferred.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Concordia University full-time faculty fulfill the university's mission to help students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world via teaching, scholarship and service. The successful candidate will teach courses in neuromuscular physical therapy in addition to other content areas commensurate with their qualifications and experience. Concordia University faculty are active scholars in their academic disciplines and participate in the life of the university via curriculum development, academic program assessment, and other activities that support student recruitment, retention and engagement. All Concordia faculty are expected to demonstrate excellence in college-level teaching.

Specific Position Responsibilities:

• Teach 24 academic credits per year as assigned by program director
• Participate actively in curriculum development, assessment and interprofessional education
• Hold 10 office hours each week when classes are in session
• Perform research, scholarship or creative activities according to university and CAPTE standards
• Collaborate with program faculty to design, assess and modify curriculum
• Assist in ensuring program compliance with CAPTE accreditation requirements
• Serve actively on committees within the department, school and/or university
• Assist in student recruitment, advising and mentoring
• Attend university opening service, faculty summit and commencement exercises
• Fulfill all expectations for ranked faculty as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Dedication to the academic priorities of Concordia University and the CU mission required
• Previous experience with CAPTE accreditation procedures is preferred
• Prior successful teaching experience in higher education is preferred with knowledge of both a blended content delivery method as well as online teaching methodologies.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• Hold a valid unrestricted physical therapy license to practice in the state of Michigan or be eligible for Michigan licensure.
• Hold a clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy; an earned academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, etc.) or progress towards completion of such a degree is preferred
• Able to contribute meaningfully to provide unique learning opportunities to a diverse student body through an innovative blended hybrid curriculum.
• Proven ability to collaborate with faculty in various healthcare disciplines within the School of Health Professions and the university

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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, copy of transcripts, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy.

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.