Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL, USA
Dean, The Learning Center Quick Link: https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/9131 Position Title: Dean, The Learning Center Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Months Worked Per Year: 12 Hours Worked Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM Remote Work Availability: No
Job Description Summary Are you ready to champion innovative learning support that helps every student thrive? Become our next Dean of the Learning Center and lead a collaborative team committed to empowering students on their academic journeys. The Dean of The Learning Center provides strategic, operational, and academic leadership for an integrated division that unites Library Services, Tutoring, Writing and Math support, learning skills, and related instructional support programs. The Dean ensures that The Learning Center delivers innovative, high-quality services and resources that promote student success and lifelong learning. The department includes library staff, tenured faculty librarians, learning specialists, writing specialists, an administrative assistant to the Dean, and student tutors supervised by a tutoring coordinator. The position collaborates with faculty, staff, and college leadership to design a holistic learning environment that promotes student success and optimal use of resources in pursuit of the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 20 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!
Starting salary is likely to be between $94,609 and $129,164 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.
Required Qualifications: • Master of Library Science degree from ALA accredited institution. • A minimum of 5 years experience in academic libraries, with at least 3 years experience in an administrative and supervisory role. • Administrative/leadership experience in a library, academic support center, learning commons or similar environment. • Demonstrated experience with staff supervision, budgeting, resource management, and grants. • Proven ability to collaborate with faculty and staff, student-success services, and use of data for decision making. • Commitment to a student-centered service.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience leading initiatives that support diverse student populations. • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Physical Requirements: Position Salary Starting salary is likely to be between $94,609 and $129,164 per year with an excellent benefits package. Requisition Detail Information Open Date: 12/18/2025 Last Day to Apply Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants : In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin [date] with an anticipated start date of [date].
Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.
Lincoln Land Community College ATTN: Human Resources P.O. Box 19256 Springfield, IL 62794 Job Duties Description of Job Duty Oversee all operational areas of The Learning Center, including library services (access, circulation, interlibrary loan, reference, technical services, collections, and course reserves), tutoring, writing and presentation support, and other academic learning resources.
Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Develop, lead, and implement a comprehensive vision and strategic plan for The Learning Center aligned with institutional goals. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Anticipate trends in learning support, library services, and academic success and student engagement to position the College as a regional leader. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Provide leadership and guidance in the implementation of instructional support methods based on learning theory. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Translate institutional priorities into actionable goals, policies, and procedures that promote continuous improvement and innovation across Learning Center programs. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Lead department-wide assessment, program review, and data-informed decision-making to evaluate effectiveness, and improve services. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Serve as the primary advisor to the Vice President for Academic Services on issues related to academic support and learning resources. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Supervise, schedule, and support faculty librarians, learning specialists, staff, and student employees to ensure effective delivery of in-person and online services. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Manage budgets, grants, and categorical funds, and ensure effective use of institutional and external resources. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Ensure compliance with institutional policies and relevant federal/state regulations (FERPA, Title IX, etc.) across all Learning Center operations. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and mentor faculty and staff; promote collaboration, accountability, and professional excellence. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Provide and encourage professional development opportunities that enhance skills, foster innovation, and respond to evolving student and faculty needs. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Partner with academic divisions and departments to align instructional support services with curricula, to reinforce classroom learning. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Support the development, maintenance, and integration of library systems, digital collections, and emerging technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and research. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Foster a student-centered, inclusive, and welcoming environment that reduces stigma associated with academic support, collaboration, academic and personal growth. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Build and maintain relationships with internal partners, local schools, transfer institutions, consortia (CARLI, NILRC, etc.), and community organizations to expand academic and library collaborations. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Stay current with developments in higher education, library sciences, and learning support through conferences, professional engagement, and research. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Duty? No Description of Job Duty Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals. Essential Duty? No
If interested, please apply: https://apptrkr.com/6795626
Full Time
Dean, The Learning Center Quick Link: https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/9131 Position Title: Dean, The Learning Center Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Months Worked Per Year: 12 Hours Worked Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM Remote Work Availability: No
Job Description Summary Are you ready to champion innovative learning support that helps every student thrive? Become our next Dean of the Learning Center and lead a collaborative team committed to empowering students on their academic journeys. The Dean of The Learning Center provides strategic, operational, and academic leadership for an integrated division that unites Library Services, Tutoring, Writing and Math support, learning skills, and related instructional support programs. The Dean ensures that The Learning Center delivers innovative, high-quality services and resources that promote student success and lifelong learning. The department includes library staff, tenured faculty librarians, learning specialists, writing specialists, an administrative assistant to the Dean, and student tutors supervised by a tutoring coordinator. The position collaborates with faculty, staff, and college leadership to design a holistic learning environment that promotes student success and optimal use of resources in pursuit of the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 20 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!
Starting salary is likely to be between $94,609 and $129,164 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.
Required Qualifications: • Master of Library Science degree from ALA accredited institution. • A minimum of 5 years experience in academic libraries, with at least 3 years experience in an administrative and supervisory role. • Administrative/leadership experience in a library, academic support center, learning commons or similar environment. • Demonstrated experience with staff supervision, budgeting, resource management, and grants. • Proven ability to collaborate with faculty and staff, student-success services, and use of data for decision making. • Commitment to a student-centered service.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience leading initiatives that support diverse student populations. • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Physical Requirements: Position Salary Starting salary is likely to be between $94,609 and $129,164 per year with an excellent benefits package. Requisition Detail Information Open Date: 12/18/2025 Last Day to Apply Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants : In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin [date] with an anticipated start date of [date].
Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.
Lincoln Land Community College ATTN: Human Resources P.O. Box 19256 Springfield, IL 62794 Job Duties Description of Job Duty Oversee all operational areas of The Learning Center, including library services (access, circulation, interlibrary loan, reference, technical services, collections, and course reserves), tutoring, writing and presentation support, and other academic learning resources.
Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Develop, lead, and implement a comprehensive vision and strategic plan for The Learning Center aligned with institutional goals. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Anticipate trends in learning support, library services, and academic success and student engagement to position the College as a regional leader. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Provide leadership and guidance in the implementation of instructional support methods based on learning theory. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Translate institutional priorities into actionable goals, policies, and procedures that promote continuous improvement and innovation across Learning Center programs. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Lead department-wide assessment, program review, and data-informed decision-making to evaluate effectiveness, and improve services. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Serve as the primary advisor to the Vice President for Academic Services on issues related to academic support and learning resources. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Supervise, schedule, and support faculty librarians, learning specialists, staff, and student employees to ensure effective delivery of in-person and online services. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Manage budgets, grants, and categorical funds, and ensure effective use of institutional and external resources. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Ensure compliance with institutional policies and relevant federal/state regulations (FERPA, Title IX, etc.) across all Learning Center operations. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and mentor faculty and staff; promote collaboration, accountability, and professional excellence. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Provide and encourage professional development opportunities that enhance skills, foster innovation, and respond to evolving student and faculty needs. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Partner with academic divisions and departments to align instructional support services with curricula, to reinforce classroom learning. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Support the development, maintenance, and integration of library systems, digital collections, and emerging technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and research. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Foster a student-centered, inclusive, and welcoming environment that reduces stigma associated with academic support, collaboration, academic and personal growth. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Build and maintain relationships with internal partners, local schools, transfer institutions, consortia (CARLI, NILRC, etc.), and community organizations to expand academic and library collaborations. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Stay current with developments in higher education, library sciences, and learning support through conferences, professional engagement, and research. Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Duty? No Description of Job Duty Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals. Essential Duty? No
If interested, please apply: https://apptrkr.com/6795626
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Gainesville (Library - Tower Road), FL
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years office and/or clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. College course work will substitute for experience on a year for year basis. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Evening and weekend work hours may be required. MUST BE A CURRENT PERMANENT ALACHUA COUNTY LIBRARY EMPLOYEE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY Position Summary This is responsible, independent clerical work in the Alachua County Library District. An employee assigned to this classification independently performs moderately complex clerical tasks in accordance with established library procedures such as maintaining records, checking out materials to patrons, checking in returned items and handling cash. . Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs intermediate computer operations and data input. Utilizes programs to order books and materials, monitors orders, tracks payments and receipt of materials and produces related reports. Receives and processes payments, from patrons, for lost and damaged materials; balances department’s cash box; provides refunds and change. Check books and other materials in and out of the library. Processes library materials; routes to appropriate area. Maintains library databases, files and patron records. Explains library procedures. Assists patrons in the location of library materials. Searches for missing materials. Performs clerical tasks associated with circulation, acquisition, processing, cataloging and all other patron services. Empties contents of book drop boxes; pushes carts to re-shelving area. Shelves library materials. Inspects returned books for damage. Repairs and mends materials. Issues library cards according to established procedures. Answers inquiries on telephone and in person. Ensure patron compliance of all policies and procedures through effective communication and enforcement. Performs related work as required. NOTE: The above listed examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of alphabetical and numerical organizational systems. Possess basic computer skills, such as keyboard and mouse use. Ability to become competent in using integrated library systems. Ability to organize materials in alphabetical and numerical order. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of the operation of library equipment, such as computers, photocopy machines, telephones and FAX machines. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, vendors and patrons. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously. Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to relay instructions or information to others. Ability to learn and apply departmental and District-wide library procedures. Ability to pay attention to detail. Ability to push and/or pull fully loaded hand carts; ability to load and unload materials from carts and vehicles. Ability to lift, reach and bend to locate, remove and re-shelve requested materials PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus associated with the constant use of printed matter and computer monitors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Supplemental Information Bargaining Unit: Bargaining CWA FLSA: Non-Exempt • FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.For other benefits such as life insurance and health insurance click here. • HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday 3 Floating Holidays Pay periods are every two (2) weeks beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday through 12:00 midnight Friday. Payday is the second Friday following the end of a pay period.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years office and/or clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. College course work will substitute for experience on a year for year basis. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Evening and weekend work hours may be required. MUST BE A CURRENT PERMANENT ALACHUA COUNTY LIBRARY EMPLOYEE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY Position Summary This is responsible, independent clerical work in the Alachua County Library District. An employee assigned to this classification independently performs moderately complex clerical tasks in accordance with established library procedures such as maintaining records, checking out materials to patrons, checking in returned items and handling cash. . Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs intermediate computer operations and data input. Utilizes programs to order books and materials, monitors orders, tracks payments and receipt of materials and produces related reports. Receives and processes payments, from patrons, for lost and damaged materials; balances department’s cash box; provides refunds and change. Check books and other materials in and out of the library. Processes library materials; routes to appropriate area. Maintains library databases, files and patron records. Explains library procedures. Assists patrons in the location of library materials. Searches for missing materials. Performs clerical tasks associated with circulation, acquisition, processing, cataloging and all other patron services. Empties contents of book drop boxes; pushes carts to re-shelving area. Shelves library materials. Inspects returned books for damage. Repairs and mends materials. Issues library cards according to established procedures. Answers inquiries on telephone and in person. Ensure patron compliance of all policies and procedures through effective communication and enforcement. Performs related work as required. NOTE: The above listed examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of alphabetical and numerical organizational systems. Possess basic computer skills, such as keyboard and mouse use. Ability to become competent in using integrated library systems. Ability to organize materials in alphabetical and numerical order. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of the operation of library equipment, such as computers, photocopy machines, telephones and FAX machines. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, vendors and patrons. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously. Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to relay instructions or information to others. Ability to learn and apply departmental and District-wide library procedures. Ability to pay attention to detail. Ability to push and/or pull fully loaded hand carts; ability to load and unload materials from carts and vehicles. Ability to lift, reach and bend to locate, remove and re-shelve requested materials PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus associated with the constant use of printed matter and computer monitors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Supplemental Information Bargaining Unit: Bargaining CWA FLSA: Non-Exempt • FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.For other benefits such as life insurance and health insurance click here. • HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday 3 Floating Holidays Pay periods are every two (2) weeks beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday through 12:00 midnight Friday. Payday is the second Friday following the end of a pay period.
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA, USA
University of Puget Sound
Assistant Professor - School of Physical Therapy
Job ID: 8385
Location: Physical Therapy
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Tempoary:
Faculty Posting Details
Appointment: School of Physical Therapy, regular, full-time Tenure Track Assistant Professor; begins July 2026.
Responsibilities: The University of Puget Sound School of Physical Therapy seeks applications for a Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy to begin July 2026. The successful candidate will have expertise in neurologic or orthopedic physical therapy. The standard teaching load is 6 units per academic year. Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses in Critical Inquiry, musculoskeletal or neurologic rehabilitation, foundational physical therapy skills, and/or other course work as negotiated. The teaching load will be completed some combination of the following: mentoring of student research, mentoring/instructing students in our on-site physical therapy clinic, and teaching an advanced clinical elective in an area of special interest. Candidates are expected to engage in departmental advising and admissions, as well as university service.
Qualifications: Required:
• Earned professional physical therapy degree from a CAPTE-accredited program (DPT) • Academic doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, EdD, DSc) • Academic teaching experience of DPT students • Record of research productivity with evidence of publication • Licensed Physical Therapist (WA state eligible) • Minimum of 3 years of full-time clinical practice
Highly Desired:
• Board-certified Clinical Specialist by American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
Compensation and Benefits: Rank: Assistant Professor
Faculty salaries at the University of Puget Sound are based on a common salary scale based on experience. Assistant Professor salaries for 2025-2026 begin at $74,404 annualized for an Assistant Professor with a terminal degree in their field in their first year of full-time postdoctoral teaching through $83,262 annualized based on experience.
Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible faculty members, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision • Life insurance and long-term disability • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions • Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families • Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures) and more!
For more information on Puget Sound's faculty benefits package, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/sites/default/files/2025-01/Summary%20of%202025%20Benefits%20for%20Faculty%20Members.pdf
For the Campus Holiday and Bonus Day Schedule, visit: https:// https://www.pugetsound.edu/human-resources
Required Documents: Please submit curriculum vitae (CV) when prompted to submit resume. Additional documents can be attached within the application before submission. Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.
• Curriculum Vitae • Letter of Interest • Diversity Statement • Research Statement • Contact information for 3 References. You will be prompted to enter the contact information for three (3) reference providers. The system will automatically email these reference providers to request a letter if/when candidates are included in final consideration phases.
Note: In the online application system, please submit curriculum vitae when prompted to submit resume. Additional documents can be attached within the application.
University Diversity Statement
• We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives. • We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community. • We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.
Applicant's Diversity Statement: As a department and university, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, and working environment for all. In their diversity statement, applicants should reflect on how they will advance the values articulated in the University Diversity Statement in all aspects of their future work as faculty and members of the university community.
About the Program: The School of Physical Therapy at the University of Puget Sound established in 1975 and subsequently received accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), with continuing accreditation confirmed most recently in 2019. The program has eight full-time faculty members, high-quality adjunct faculty, and a robust network of clinical instructors that mentor students in the on-site clinic, Puget Sound's pro bono physical therapy service to the community. This part-time clinical experience is integrated into students' second and third years, and is in addition to the program's two, full-time clinical experiences. The program seats a class of 36 students each fall and prides itself on graduates who are highly clinically competent. For this reason, physical therapy faculty who teach clinical content areas are expected to remain clinically current and practice physical therapy in an ongoing manner. More information about the program is located on the website at https://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/school-physical-therapy
About Puget Sound: The University of Puget Sound is located in Tacoma, Washington, a vibrant, diverse mid-sized urban port city. Within, and near, Tacoma there is ready access to urban, rural, and natural areas as well as opportunities to participate in a wide variety of cultural activities.
Puget Sound is a member of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), Greater Washington State https://www.hercjobs.org/greater_washington_state/.
Puget Sound has a well-established Shared Faculty Appointments Policy. More information on faculty resources can be found here: https://pugetsound.edu/resources-faculty
All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks.
The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6625600
About Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit "About Puget Sound" (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about) to learn more about the college.
As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA
Full Time
University of Puget Sound
Assistant Professor - School of Physical Therapy
Job ID: 8385
Location: Physical Therapy
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Tempoary:
Faculty Posting Details
Appointment: School of Physical Therapy, regular, full-time Tenure Track Assistant Professor; begins July 2026.
Responsibilities: The University of Puget Sound School of Physical Therapy seeks applications for a Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy to begin July 2026. The successful candidate will have expertise in neurologic or orthopedic physical therapy. The standard teaching load is 6 units per academic year. Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses in Critical Inquiry, musculoskeletal or neurologic rehabilitation, foundational physical therapy skills, and/or other course work as negotiated. The teaching load will be completed some combination of the following: mentoring of student research, mentoring/instructing students in our on-site physical therapy clinic, and teaching an advanced clinical elective in an area of special interest. Candidates are expected to engage in departmental advising and admissions, as well as university service.
Qualifications: Required:
• Earned professional physical therapy degree from a CAPTE-accredited program (DPT) • Academic doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, EdD, DSc) • Academic teaching experience of DPT students • Record of research productivity with evidence of publication • Licensed Physical Therapist (WA state eligible) • Minimum of 3 years of full-time clinical practice
Highly Desired:
• Board-certified Clinical Specialist by American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
Compensation and Benefits: Rank: Assistant Professor
Faculty salaries at the University of Puget Sound are based on a common salary scale based on experience. Assistant Professor salaries for 2025-2026 begin at $74,404 annualized for an Assistant Professor with a terminal degree in their field in their first year of full-time postdoctoral teaching through $83,262 annualized based on experience.
Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible faculty members, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision • Life insurance and long-term disability • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions • Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families • Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures) and more!
For more information on Puget Sound's faculty benefits package, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/sites/default/files/2025-01/Summary%20of%202025%20Benefits%20for%20Faculty%20Members.pdf
For the Campus Holiday and Bonus Day Schedule, visit: https:// https://www.pugetsound.edu/human-resources
Required Documents: Please submit curriculum vitae (CV) when prompted to submit resume. Additional documents can be attached within the application before submission. Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.
• Curriculum Vitae • Letter of Interest • Diversity Statement • Research Statement • Contact information for 3 References. You will be prompted to enter the contact information for three (3) reference providers. The system will automatically email these reference providers to request a letter if/when candidates are included in final consideration phases.
Note: In the online application system, please submit curriculum vitae when prompted to submit resume. Additional documents can be attached within the application.
University Diversity Statement
• We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives. • We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community. • We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.
Applicant's Diversity Statement: As a department and university, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, and working environment for all. In their diversity statement, applicants should reflect on how they will advance the values articulated in the University Diversity Statement in all aspects of their future work as faculty and members of the university community.
About the Program: The School of Physical Therapy at the University of Puget Sound established in 1975 and subsequently received accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), with continuing accreditation confirmed most recently in 2019. The program has eight full-time faculty members, high-quality adjunct faculty, and a robust network of clinical instructors that mentor students in the on-site clinic, Puget Sound's pro bono physical therapy service to the community. This part-time clinical experience is integrated into students' second and third years, and is in addition to the program's two, full-time clinical experiences. The program seats a class of 36 students each fall and prides itself on graduates who are highly clinically competent. For this reason, physical therapy faculty who teach clinical content areas are expected to remain clinically current and practice physical therapy in an ongoing manner. More information about the program is located on the website at https://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/school-physical-therapy
About Puget Sound: The University of Puget Sound is located in Tacoma, Washington, a vibrant, diverse mid-sized urban port city. Within, and near, Tacoma there is ready access to urban, rural, and natural areas as well as opportunities to participate in a wide variety of cultural activities.
Puget Sound is a member of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), Greater Washington State https://www.hercjobs.org/greater_washington_state/.
Puget Sound has a well-established Shared Faculty Appointments Policy. More information on faculty resources can be found here: https://pugetsound.edu/resources-faculty
All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks.
The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.
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About Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit "About Puget Sound" (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about) to learn more about the college.
As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Gainesville (Library HQ), FL
Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Library Science from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association and two years of professional library experience, including one year of supervisory/leadworker experience. Must have own means of transportation. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Position Summary This is advanced professional and specialized supervisory work with some administrative and managerial responsibilities within the Alachua County Library District, requiring professional judgment, and current knowledge of library services, available technologies and managerial techniques learned through formal professional education and experience. An employee in this classification is responsible for assignments involving significant responsibility and decision-making such as the supervision of a department, branch or other section of a major library division. Work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties Serves as assistant to the Branch, Department, or Section Manager. Assumes administrative and supervisory responsibility for the Branch, Department, or Section in the absence of the Manager and coordinates service delivery and the safety and security of staff and public. Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation, as required. Assists Manager in establishing plans, priorities, and procedures and recommends changes in organization structure and resource allocation to meet library goals. Provides information services and guidance to library patrons in the selection, organization, and interpretation of library materials, and in the effective use of technology and library facilities. Develops materials collections District-wide by selecting materials for acquisition, rotating materials throughout the District, and weeding of materials from the collection. Reviews employee and patron recommendations on materials. Supervises the development and maintenance of library catalogs. Resolves problems involving subordinate staff and/or the public. Assists Manager in the preparation of Library District budgets. Plans and coordinates special projects to enhance Library services to patrons and the community. Ensure patron compliance of all policies and procedures through effective communication and enforcement. Performs related work as required. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of professional principles, practices, systems, and techniques of public librarianship. Considerable knowledge of the major fields of learning comprising the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. Knowledge of technological, general and specialized reference sources. Comprehensive knowledge of management and supervisory techniques and the ability to apply them to create effective and efficient service. Ability to use word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications. Ability to use emerging technology for patron service. Ability to supervise and organize the work of subordinate staff, enforce disciplinary procedures, coach and counsel staff and effectively appraise employee’s performance. Ability to prepare, organize and provide public presentations and programs of interest. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and library patrons, and civic organizations. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain complex records, perform in depth research and prepare reports PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is required to reach and be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus associated with the constant use of printed matter and computer monitors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud. • FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.For other benefits such as life insurance and health insurance click here. • HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday 3 Floating Holidays Pay periods are every two (2) weeks beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday through 12:00 midnight Friday. Payday is the second Friday following the end of a pay period.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Library Science from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association and two years of professional library experience, including one year of supervisory/leadworker experience. Must have own means of transportation. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Position Summary This is advanced professional and specialized supervisory work with some administrative and managerial responsibilities within the Alachua County Library District, requiring professional judgment, and current knowledge of library services, available technologies and managerial techniques learned through formal professional education and experience. An employee in this classification is responsible for assignments involving significant responsibility and decision-making such as the supervision of a department, branch or other section of a major library division. Work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties Serves as assistant to the Branch, Department, or Section Manager. Assumes administrative and supervisory responsibility for the Branch, Department, or Section in the absence of the Manager and coordinates service delivery and the safety and security of staff and public. Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation, as required. Assists Manager in establishing plans, priorities, and procedures and recommends changes in organization structure and resource allocation to meet library goals. Provides information services and guidance to library patrons in the selection, organization, and interpretation of library materials, and in the effective use of technology and library facilities. Develops materials collections District-wide by selecting materials for acquisition, rotating materials throughout the District, and weeding of materials from the collection. Reviews employee and patron recommendations on materials. Supervises the development and maintenance of library catalogs. Resolves problems involving subordinate staff and/or the public. Assists Manager in the preparation of Library District budgets. Plans and coordinates special projects to enhance Library services to patrons and the community. Ensure patron compliance of all policies and procedures through effective communication and enforcement. Performs related work as required. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of professional principles, practices, systems, and techniques of public librarianship. Considerable knowledge of the major fields of learning comprising the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. Knowledge of technological, general and specialized reference sources. Comprehensive knowledge of management and supervisory techniques and the ability to apply them to create effective and efficient service. Ability to use word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications. Ability to use emerging technology for patron service. Ability to supervise and organize the work of subordinate staff, enforce disciplinary procedures, coach and counsel staff and effectively appraise employee’s performance. Ability to prepare, organize and provide public presentations and programs of interest. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and library patrons, and civic organizations. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain complex records, perform in depth research and prepare reports PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is required to reach and be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus associated with the constant use of printed matter and computer monitors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud. • FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.For other benefits such as life insurance and health insurance click here. • HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday 3 Floating Holidays Pay periods are every two (2) weeks beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday through 12:00 midnight Friday. Payday is the second Friday following the end of a pay period.