OPPORTUNITES

Creighton University, a Catholic and Jesuit institution, invites applications for a full-time (12 month) faculty position in our innovative Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in Phoenix, Arizona. This position will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, and will have a Tenure-Track appointment in the Department of Physical Therapy. Creighton seeks a quality educator who is passionate about advancing the profession of physical therapy through innovation, creativity, and a desire to contribute to the scientific evidence in rehabilitation science. Faculty are responsible for teaching in the DPT curriculum, fulfilling a scholarly agenda, and participating in professional and community-based service.

This program is part of Creighton’s new comprehensive Phoenix health science campus that includes academic disciplines in medicine, physician assistant, nursing, pharmacy, and occupational therapy. We are located centrally in midtown Phoenix. In addition to state-of-the-art facilities, the Phoenix campus is home to faculty with contemporary expertise and diverse research agendas, including highly competitive grant-based initiatives. We also collaborate closely with colleagues in our sibling Physical Therapy Department on our Omaha, Nebraska campus.  Information regarding the mission and philosophy of the Creighton DPT programs in Phoenix and Omaha can be found on the following website at: https://spahp.creighton.edu/future-students/doctor-physical-therapy.

Candidates must be eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in Arizona and possess an academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, or equivalent; ABD may be considered). A record of (or emerging potential for) generating grants and peer-reviewed publications is required. Preferred areas of expertise include exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, and/or pediatrics, however, other areas of expertise will be considered. Department and University teaching and service expectations are dependent upon applicant experience and background. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive start-up package is available and dependent upon research expertise and potential for growth. Employment to begin after January 1, 2023.

Expressions of interest and all applications will be treated in strict confidence. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 1-2 page teaching/research statement, and contact information of four references. Application materials should be submitted electronically on the Creighton University Human Resources website https://creighton.referrals.selectminds.com/. 

Once you have submitted an application, please send a brief email to the search committee chair. Additionally, if you would like more information or have questions regarding the faculty position, please contact Stefany Shaibi, PT, DPT, Search Committee Chair at stefanyshaibi@creighton.edu.  

Candidates are strongly urged to familiarize themselves with Creighton’s mission and founding principles and review the Faculty Handbook. Creighton is a Jesuit, Catholic institution that encourages applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds who believe they can contribute to its distinctive educational tradition. Creighton University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.