Temp Parttime Faculty in Acute Physical Therapy

Temp Parttime Faculty in Acute Physical Therapy

Posting Number req37116

Employment Type Faculty

Faculty Type Lecturer

Hiring Department Orthopaedics Physical Therapy (497J)

Academic Location School of Medicine

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Position Summary

The Division of Physical Therapy in the Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation at the University of New Mexico has a temporary part-time faculty position available with responsibilities in PT610 Acute Care. This position will assist the primary course instructor for both courses.

PT610 serves as a dedicated course focused on the acute care setting. This course is delivered in the 2 nd year curriculum, immediately prior to students entering their main clinical rotations. The course content focuses across a variety of patient populations (i.e., neuro-, ortho-, cardiac-, pulmonary-, ICU-populations) and strongly emphasizes students’ hands-on skills in case-based scenarios.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 or more years’ experience as a physical therapist;
• 2 or more years' experience in an acute care facility
• Current, active New Mexico Physical Therapy license
• Masters in Physical Therapy

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have

• 4 or more years' experience in an acute care environment
• 1 or more years’ experience working in an intensive care unit
• Advanced degree (i.e., DPT, (t)DPT, PhD)
• Served as the primary clinical instructor to at least 1 full-time student
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities

Application Instructions

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Complete application will need CV

For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 7/13/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

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