UNIV - Open Rank Faculty - Division of Physical Therapy, Residential Program, College of Health Professions
UNIV - Open Rank Faculty - Division of Physical Therapy, Residential Program, College of Health Professions
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The Division of Physical Therapy housed within the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and the College of Health Professions at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for a 12-month open-rank faculty residential position. This position will have an emphasis on differential diagnosis imaging and musculoskeletal conditions. Candidates will join a productive team of senior and junior faculty within the Division Department and College and will be core faculty in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program expected to teach an agreed-upon teaching load within their area of expertise or need of the Division. Candidates must have a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and a terminal doctoral degree (PhD EdD or equivalent). Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the Division of Physical Therapy. Additional teaching opportunities may be available within the Doctoral Program in Health and Rehabilitation Science or the Post-professional PT Residency programs.Entity
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The Division of Physical Therapy housed within the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and the College of Health Professions at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for a 12-month open-rank faculty residential position. This position will have an emphasis on differential diagnosis imaging and musculoskeletal conditions. Candidates will join a productive team of senior and junior faculty within the Division Department and College and will be core faculty in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program expected to teach an agreed-upon teaching load within their area of expertise or need of the Division. Candidates must have a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and a terminal doctoral degree (PhD EdD or equivalent). Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the Division of Physical Therapy. Additional teaching opportunities may be available within the Doctoral Program in Health and Rehabilitation Science or the Post-professional PT Residency programs.
The DPT program is a residential program using a multi-pronged educational approach that prepares evidence-based ethical and compassionate physical therapists to provide collaborative care that is patient/client-focused. We are seeking candidates who are at the forefront of driving physical therapy education forward through the implementation of innovative teaching models that empower student learning. Candidates with all backgrounds relevant to rehabilitation will be fully considered. Candidates with the ability to teach in a wide variety of topics are particularly encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates would identify with the MUSC College of Health Professions core values: Compassion Collaboration Innovation Integrity and Respect.
State-of-the-art lecture and laboratory facilities are available for teaching both traditional lecture and laboratory-based classes. Physical Therapy faculty regularly collaborate with educators in other colleges at MUSC notably including the College of Medicine and clinical departments. Substantial resources are available to support the successful applicants line of research. Key centers and collaborative opportunities include:
- Center for Rehabilitation Research in Neurological Conditions- of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Stroke Recovery (NIH funded)- on Aging- Center for Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation (NIH funded)- on Comparative Effectiveness & Data Analytics- Services Research Program- University of South Carolina
Founded in 1824 in Charleston MUSC is the states only comprehensive academic health system with a unique mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education research and patient care. Each year MUSC educates more than 3200 students in six colleges Dental MedicineGraduate StudiesHealth ProfessionsMedicineNursing andPharmacy- and trains more than 900 residents and fellows in its health system. MUSC brought in more than $300 million in research funds in fiscal year 2024 leading the state overall in research funding. MUSC also leads the state in federal and National Institutes of Health funding. To learn more about our academic programs visit the health care system of the Medical University of South CarolinaMUSC Healthis dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. Patient care is provided at 16 hospitals (includes owned or governing interest) with approximately 2700 beds and four additional hospital locations in development more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations situated in all regions of South Carolina. In 2024 for the 10th consecutive year U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the Number 1 hospital in South learn more about our patient services visit has a total enterprise annual operating budget of $7.1 billion. The 31000 MUSC members include world-class faculty physicians specialty providers scientists contract employees affiliates and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education research and patient care.
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ApplicationsApplications must include: a letter of interest curriculum vitae and 3 professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All inquiries will be confidential. MUSC does not discriminate with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status or genetic information. For more specific information related to the duties and responsibilities in this posting please contact Dr. Ken Miller Chair Search Committee at (office: 843.792.9894).
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