Assistant/Associate Professor & Assistant Director of Clinical Education

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The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy at Wingate University is to provide an innovative, scholarly, learner-centered environment to cultivate exceptional, mindful, and impactful physical therapists who are leaders in, and committed to, interprofessional collaboration, global community engagement and professional formation. The innovative learner-centered Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Wingate University has excellent student outcomes and strives to develop every student to their fullest potential. More program information can be found at https://www.wingate.edu/academics/graduate/physical-therapy.

Position Summary: 
The Department of Physical Therapy at Wingate University invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (determined by experience and qualifications), with a target start date of August 1, 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to join a dynamic faculty team while also playing a key role in shaping clinical education. In addition to the core responsibilities of teaching, scholarship, and service, this faculty member will also serve as the Assistant Director of Clinical Education, dedicating approximately 25% of their time to assisting the Director of Clinical Education. This role provides a unique leadership opportunity to strengthen clinical partnerships, support student success in clinical placements, and contribute to the continued excellence of Wingate’s clinical education program—all while maintaining a strong presence in the classroom and academic community.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching & Advising:
- Design and deliver engaging, evidence-based coursework to support student learning and clinical readiness. 
- Advise and mentor students, fostering their professional growth and clinical readiness. 
- Participate in weekly pro bono clinic activities as part of the teaching load.
- Other job duties/responsibilities may be assigned.

Clinical Education Support (Assistant Director of Clinical Education Role):
- Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Education to enhance clinical site experiences.
- Assist with site visits, student placements, and clinical partner relationships.
- Support the collection and management of pre-clinical requirements for students.
- Coordinate student exposure to local employers, networking events, and job fairs.
- Ensure strong communication and collaboration between clinical faculty, site coordinators, and students.
- Engage in service to the department, university, community, and profession.
- Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Education to enhance clinical site experiences and foster strong community partnerships 
- Comfort collaborating with faculty both within and outside of the physical therapy department
- Conduct research and scholarly activities

Scholarship & Service:
- Engage in scholarly activities that align with personal expertise/scholarly agenda.
- Contribute to the department, university, profession, and community through service initiatives.
- Collaborate with faculty within and across departments to promote interdisciplinary learning.
- Other job duties/responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in North Carolina.
- Terminal academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, DHSc) or a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) with a board-certified clinical specialization (ABPTS).
- Experience teaching or co-teaching kinesiology in an academic or clinical setting.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching modalities/biophysical agents.
- Prior teaching experience in a DPT or PTA program.
- Experience in clinical education leadership, such as Clinical Instructor, Site Coordinator of Clinical Education, Assistant Director of Clinical Education, or Director of Clinical Education.
- A track record of scholarly productivity and/or grant writing.

Applications:
This faculty appointment is set to begin August 1, 2025. The review process begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit the following 1) A cover letter detailing your interest in the position and how you meet the qualifications, 2) a current curriculum vitae. Please send application materials to:

Dr. Brett MacLennan, PT, DPT
Interim Program Director, Department of Physical Therapy
Email: b.maclennan@wingate.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer: In compliance with applicable law and University policies, Wingate University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.   At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to work in the U.S.

To apply, please submit the following:

 1) A cover letter detailing your interest in the position and how you meet the qualifications

2) a current curriculum vitae. Please send application materials to:

Dr. Brett MacLennan, PT, DPT
Interim Program Director, Department of Physical Therapy
Email: b.maclennan@wingate.edu