IWU Job Openings

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching within the DPT program: Classroom/laboratory instruction related to the contemporary practice of physical therapy in management of patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders
• Research/scholarly activities as required by CAPTE 
• Participation in advisement and mentoring of students 
• Active involvement in program admissions and accreditation activities 
• Service to the Program, School, and University, including committee involvement 
• Active involvement in development, assessment, and revision of the DPT curriculum

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program providing the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
• Earned academic degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc, DHS) in physical therapy or a related field, preferred
• Post-graduate preparation in management of patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice required; experience as a clinical instructor and/or faculty member in an academic institution preferred
• Active involvement in the physical therapy profession and an understanding of key issues in physical therapy education
• Active, unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist in Indiana or immediate eligibility required
• Previous experience in interprofessional/intraprofessional education preferred

Required Skills

• Ability to teach and evaluate students in the specialized area of clinical expertise, as assigned
• Ability to advise and motivate students
• Able to design and conduct independent or collaborative research in areas of specialization
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse communities and cultures, including colleagues who represent a variety of work and conflict resolution styles

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity.  We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity.  Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth.  We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.