10 FTE Core Faculty in Biomechanics - Department of Physical Therapy

Core faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy are responsible for the delivery of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum, producing new research, and providing service to the Department, School, and University via advising, admissions interviews, committee service, and other service responsibilities designated by the Chair. Core faculty have a differential workload, meaning each faculty member is allotted varying amounts and responsibilities for teaching, scholarship, administration, service, and clinical practice. Teaching Provide primary or shared instruction in biomechanics, their area of expertise, related content in higher education, or specialty content based on expertise and curricular need. Advise and mentor DPT students and contribute to team-taught courses, student research, and independent learning experiences. Scholarship and laboratory contribution Establish or extend an active research program in human movement, rehabilitation, sports medicine, injury prevention, performance, or a related field. Publish peer-reviewed scholarship, present at professional meetings, and pursue external funding and strategic partnerships. Engage in student and faculty research and foster collaborations across Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, health sciences, athletics, engineering/data science partners, and external organizations as appropriate. Support effective and sustainable use of biomechanics laboratory technology, including protocols, training, quality assurance, data management, equipment planning, and safety. Service and program contribution Contribute to the mission, vision, goals, and continuous-improvement activities of the Department, School, and University. Participate in faculty governance, admissions and recruitment activities, committee service, and program assessment as assigned. Support program compliance, accurate documentation, and accreditation-related responsibilities within the faculty role. Engage students in meaningful educational, research, clinical, and community experiences consistent with Department values. ACCOUNTABILITY:Reports to the Department Chair and Program Director and performs assigned responsibilities across teaching, scholarship, administration/service, and related academic pillars independently. Meets annual workload, teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service expectations appropriate to rank and assigned role. Collaborates with the Director of Research, laboratory personnel, course directors, and departmental and cross-campus partners.