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Assistant or Associate Professor

HSC-Physical Therapy-300820

School of Health Professions

Fort Worth

Full-Time

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (HSC) Department of Physical Therapy is housed within the School of Health Professions (SHP) which also includes a Physician Assistant Studies Program and an online Master of Science in Lifestyle Health. HSC is dedicated to excellence in education, research, primary care and community service. HSC has a strong commitment to the success of the Physical Therapy department relying on a culture of clear values: integrity, collaboration, respect, serving others first, and to be visionary in creating solutions for a healthier community. We develop and deliver these solutions in an interprofessional, team-based environment that promotes patient-centered care. We are seeking a faculty member who recognizes the importance of values-based leadership and whose vision is consistent with emerging health care delivery.

The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is seeking faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor Rank for a 12-month appointment, beginning in the summer 2021. Ideal candidates will have clinical and teaching experience in foundational courses such as therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, psychosocial aspects of healthcare, and neurologic and musculoskeletal physical therapy, and prosthetics and orthotics. Duties and responsibilities include teaching, advising, research/scholarship activities, and service in the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, fostering interprofessional education and practice through collaboration and engagement with academic faculty within the university, school, program, and faculty in the HSC Health clinical practice, supporting the mission and vision of the department to create solutions for a healthier community, and abiding by all relevant university and /or department procedures and policies.

The successful candidate will possess the following:· A DPT degree from an accredited physical therapy program· Licensure or eligibility to obtain a licensure as a physical therapist in Texas· Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in physical therapy practice.· Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills· Active participation in professional activities at the local, state, and/or national level · Verbally commits to:- Working collaboratively and professionally with individuals from diverse communities and cultures within and outside the University- Providing and maintaining a respectful and nurturing learning environment that promotes patient-centered care- Modeling professionalism inside and outside of the classroom setting· Contemporary clinical expertise in one or more of the following areas: neurologic and musculoskeletal physical therapy, motor control, pediatrics, foundational skills such as therapeutic interventions and examination, evidence-based practice, and prosthetics and orthotics.

· A terminal academic degree (PhD, DSc, EdD or equivalent) is desired · ABPTS Certification is desired· Evidence of an established or a developing research agenda is desired· Evidence of service in professional organization at state and/or national level is desired· Teaching experience in an academic higher learning environment is desired in one or more of the following areas: neurologic and musculoskeletal physical therapy, motor control, pediatrics, pathophysiology, foundational courses such as therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, and prosthetics and orthotics.

Required License/Registration/Certification:•Licensed to practice in Texas or license to practice in Texas by the time of hire

Sitting, Standing, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Ability to communicate

This is a security sensitive position.

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Cover letter expressing interest in the position, experience as a physical therapist and/or in related field of higher education emphasizing teaching experience, scholarship, and service.
The contact information should include professional reference’s position, email, phone number and relationship to the applicant. For Other Document, please attach PT License.Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Kenneth L Miller, Chair of the Search Committee at Kenneth.miller@unthsc.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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