Open Rank Faculty Position Non-Tenure Track Department of Physical Therapy
Open Rank Faculty Position Non-Tenure Track Department of Physical Therapy
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The Department of Physical Therapy at High Point University offers all the teaching and research resources of a researchintensive institution with the quality of life of a small private institution. The faculty is a closeknit collaborative group that is both accomplished and highly productive in teaching research clinical practice professional service and community engagement. There is tremendous opportunity for mentorship for those new to offer two outstanding laboratory spaces in the Human Biomechanics and Physiology Laboratory (HBAPL) and the Virtual Reality and Clinical Gait Analysis Laboratory (VRCGAL). The HBAPL is a 16000 square foot facility which includes 48 3D motion capture cameras strategically placed to include coverage of the hardwood court running and turf functional areas 14 triaxial force platforms a high speed instrumented force treadmill integrated wireless EMG pressure distribution systems and a DEXA scanner. The VRCGAL has a virtual reality treadmill an overhead body support device exoskeleton and a force plate. The Faculty may practice clinically and/or mentor students in the Departments TEAM clinic or Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic.
Core faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy are responsible for the delivery of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum producing new research and providing service to the Department School and University via advising admissions interviews committee service and other service responsibilities designated by the Chair. Core faculty have a differential workload meaning each faculty member is allotted varying amounts and responsibilities for teaching scholarship administration service and clinical practice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
- Earned DPT degree or masters/bachelors PT degree in combination with an academic doctorate in a related field (required)
- Terminal academic doctorate (preferred)
Experience and Training
- Current physical therapy license and/or eligibility for licensure in the state of North Carolina (required)
- ABPTS Board certification (preferred)
- Athletic training license (preferred)
- Experience teaching in higher education (preferred)
- Experience teaching in DPT education (preferred)
- History of scholarship and active research agenda (preferred)
- Other professional certifications (preferred)
Knowledge Skills Ability:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (required)
- Values teamwork collaboration selfawareness and humility (required)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Contribute to the mission vision goals and objectives of the Department School and University
- Models the core values highlighted in the Congdon School of Health Science and Department of Physical Therapys Values Statements
- Actively contributes across all three academic pillars (differential workload is negotiable with the Department Chair and approval of the Dean)
Contributes to the Department School and University through service and/or clinical
mentorship as assigned in the variable workload policy.
This could be via:
Treating patients in Department affiliated clinical practice(s)
Serve on university school or department committees
Participate in the DPT admissions process
Teach DPT students in area(s) of expertise (including clinical teaching)
Conduct research resulting in peerreviewed publications and presentations
Help program maintain compliance with accreditation policies and procedures
ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Performs all job responsibilities across all three academic pillars independently
For more information regarding this position please contact Dr. Jeff Taylor Chair Department of Physical Therapy at
Employment Type
Full-Time
