Physical Therapy Open Rank Professor- College of Health Professions
Physical Therapy Open Rank Professor- College of Health Professions
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Job Description
The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UT Health Science Center) invites applications from qualified candidates for a fulltime 12month nontenure track teaching with teaching experience and content expertise in orthopedic physical therapy or biomechanics are encouraged to apply. Other teaching areas that may be considered are: pediatric physical therapy imaging and therapeutic modalities.
Responsibilities
Faculty responsibilities will be primarily teaching student advisement and University and professional service. Faculty will be expected to produce peerreviewed publications in accordance with professional and college guidelines for promotion. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- DPT degree
- Evidence of content expertise
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Current physical therapy license and/or eligible for licensure in the state of Tennessee
Preferred Qualifications:
- DPT and academic doctorate (PhD/EdD)
- Evidence of academic teaching experience at the university level
- Current physical therapy license and/or eligible for licensure in the state of Tennessee
- Minimum of 5 years clinical experience
- Record of scholarly activity including peer reviewed publications
- Evidence of leadership in a professional organization at a state or national level
- Board specialty or clinical certification in physical therapy content area
- Evidence of leadership or administration in clinical practice
The Department of Physical Therapy
The College of Health Professions
The College of Health Professions serves as the administrative home for allied health programs offered through the Departments of Audiology and Speech Pathology Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. The College also houses a research arm the Division of Rehabilitation Sciences and includes the Muscle Biology and Sarcopenia Laboratory the Muscle and Neural Laboratory the Integrative Muscle Biology Laboratory the Human Performance Clinical and Research Laboratory and the Movement Science Laboratory.
The Health Sciences Center
The University of Tennessee Health Science Centers Memphis campus comprises six colleges Health Professions Dentistry Graduate Health Sciences Medicine Nursing and Pharmacy. The Memphis Core Teaching Hospitals include: St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital Methodist Healthcare Regional One Health Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital Baptist Memorial Health Care Memphis VA Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital. For more information about UTHSC go to:https://uthsc/about/.
The UT Health Science Center has a long and rich tradition of accomplishments in basic clinical and translational research in a wide variety of disciplines focused on the health issues that impact our community our region the state of Tennessee and the world. UT Health Science Center researchers are supported by both government grants and private funding. The Cancer Center Building opened in 2007 and is the MidSouths only adult cancer research facility housing 32 research laboratories and more than 65 scientists. The 140000square foot Translational Science Research Building opened in 2016 and currently houses 40 investigators focused on cardiovascular and related diseases. During the last fiscal year UTHSC generated approximately $85 million in sponsored programs including NIH grants and grants from private foundations. For more information about UTHSCs research go to:https://uthsc/research/.
The University of Tennessee system has a combined student enrollment of more than 49000 students over 360000 living alumni and a total endowment that tops $1 billion.
Memphis
Memphis is an exciting city that offers visitors and residents opportunities for a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. Memphis has a rich history that is celebrated at theNational Civil Rights Museum in the Lorraine Motel Graceland and the Childrens Museum. Memphis has a long heritage of music as the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock and roll. It hosts jazz festivals Beale Street and Sun Studios. Memphis is the barbecue pork capital of the world and hosts the Memphis in May International Festival and World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest. In sports Memphis is home to the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) basketball team the Memphis Redbirds (AAA) baseball affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals and the various collegiate sports of the University of Memphis. The city has many outdoor recreational opportunities ranging from Shelby Farms Greenline hiking water activities bicycle friendly lanes and jogging paths. The outstanding Memphis Zoo was voted one of Americas Top 10 by Fodors Travel. The city has several theaters the Memphis Ballet and the Memphis Symphony. Memphis has diverse and eclectic neighborhoods affordable housing of various types no state income tax and an easily accessed international airport. For more information about Memphis go to: applications should include the following:
- Cover Letter that outlines qualifications and credentials experience and accomplishments.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Names and addresses (including email) of three professional references.
References will not be contacted immediately. Applicants will be informed if/when references will be contacted. Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee Dr. Kyle Huffman @uthsc.
Employment Type
Full-Time
