Adjunct Faculty: Physical Therapy Lab Assistant na Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Concordia University seeks Lab Assistant applicants for the Physical Therapy department to assist instructors teaching class(es) in the areas of musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and neuromuscular content for the School of Health Professions. This position is on a per-term/part-time basis with the University. Lab Assistants help fulfill the university's mission to help students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world. Lab Assistants provide instructional and administrative support to faculty and students in the Physical Therapy program. This role is essential in helping facilitate laboratory-based learning, ensuring safe and effective use of equipment, and promoting an engaging, hands-on environment for developing clinical skills. This position reports to the Director of Physical Therapy and is located at the Ann Arbor, MI campus.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Be present for all scheduled, face-to-face classroom sessions
• Provide guidance and feedback to students as they practice hands-on physical therapy skills and patient-handling techniques.
• Assist in preparing lab space, equipment, and materials prior to scheduled sessions.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness, safety, and organization of the lab environment.
• Support faculty with lab scheduling, sign-in sheets, and documentation of student attendance/participation.
• Assist with grading practical exams, check-offs, or lab assignments as delegated.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations
• Model Christian ideals, professionalism, safety, and ethical conduct in all interactions.
• Demonstrates effective organizational skills and self-initiation
• Candidates should possess strong written and oral communications skills
• All candidates should possess an ability to meet deadlines
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education and Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program
• Active PT license to practice in the State of Michigan, or eligible for PT licensure in Michigan
• Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience preferred

Physical Demands/Equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.