Assistant Professor Physical Therapy Tenure Track
Assistant Professor Physical Therapy Tenure Track
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Job Description: The Arcadia University Department of Physical Therapy is currently recruiting for 2 full time 12month tenuretrack faculty positions. The department offers an entry level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree with both residential and hybrid pathways a dual degree with public health (DPT/MPH) and multiple postprofessional DPT programs including Orthopedic and Sports Residencies a PhD in Movement Science and a MS in Rehabilitation Science. We are ranked among the top physical therapy programs in the country.
Location: Glenside
Responsibilities:
Physical therapists or rehabilitation scientists with academic doctorates and a wellconceived research agenda are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with neuroscience or musculoskeletal biomechanics expertise or with research agendas in any area judged to be synergistic with current faculty interests and potential for securing extramural funding. Capacity and interest in mentoring PhD students also preferred. Capable effective teaching in areas of content expertise is expected and occurs within a highly integrated curriculum. The faculty is committed to working in a collegial environment that values scholarship and professional service. Physical therapist applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The positions will remain open until filled.
The entrylevel curriculum is highly integrative with specific content presented in 3week modules organized around a case example or focus area. The curriculum is designed to move from simple to complex and to allow for repetition of concepts with increasing depth of knowledge. Thus teaching responsibilities will be tailored to the expertise of the candidate and the needs of the curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to be involved in ongoing curriculum implementation and evaluation; serve on universitywide committees; advise students; and maintain an active research agenda.
Qualifications:
Academic doctorate (PhD or equivalent);
Content and practice expertise in defined areas of practice;
Physical therapist licensed in PA or eligible for license in PA (preferred);
If nonphysical therapist well defined content expertise in a related area of rehabilitation science (eg neuroscience biomechanics epidemiology);
Demonstrated record or clear potential for scholarship
Application Instructions:
- Applications must be submitted online through Arcadias Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
- Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once weve established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.
Arcadia University is a topranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a valuesbased authentic educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has consistently ranked Arcadia first in the nation for study abroad and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the Best in the Northeast for 10 consecutive years. Housed in the College of Health Sciences the Universitys Physical Therapy program is ranked as the best in the Philadelphia region (and #2 in PA) by U.S. News & World Report which also cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and a top performer for social mobility. Arcadia is home to a closeknit and welcoming community that supports students throughout their journey. Arcadias quality academic programs unique approach to a liberal arts education and supportive community guide students toward degree completion and career success. Learn more about our vibrant community at .
We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work.
Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity national origin ancestry race color religion creed sex gender marital status affectional or sexual orientation age gender identity military or military veteran status disability family medical or genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.
Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare generous tuition benefits for employees and their families retirement benefits health and wellness programs and resources and much more.
Position Codes: FF220A FF216A
Employment Type
Full-Time
