Part-Time Faculty in Physical Therapy

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia.

UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs.

Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a part-time faculty member with expertise in physical therapy examination skills, clinical decision making and clinical experience.

Responsibilities * Provide on-site instruction in DPT courses, primarily in the areas of physical therapy assessment and problem solving for patients with multiple impairments and medical co morbidities needing physical therapy intervention.

Required Qualifications * DPT degree and/or a combination of an entry-level physical therapy degree.

A terminal academic degree (PhD, DSc, EdD) is a plus.

* Expertise in the evaluation and treatment of physical therapy patients with multiple impairments and medical comorbidities, along with a current Georgia physical therapy license is required.

* ABPTS certification is preferred.

Academic teaching experience and clinical management makes a strong candidate.

* The successful candidate will have a current Georgia PT license and will have practiced clinic physical therapy for more than five years.

Required Documents to Attach * Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts * Contact information for three professional references USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office.

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This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status.

Georgia is an open records state.

Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time Background Check * Position of Trust + Education Special Applicant Instructions * If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

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