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Faculty Position – Department of Physical Therapy

UTSW, Granite Heights, WI, United States


The School of Health Professions is seeking applicants for two full-time Faculty positions in the Department of Physical Therapy. Appointment rank and track will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctor of Physical Therapy degree

Licensure in the State of Texas

Completion of Neurological or Orthopedic Residency Program - Recommended

Neurological Certified Specialist (NCS) or Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) - Recommended

Completion of advanced terminal degree (PhD, DSc, EdD) - Highly recommended

Prior experience in PT education - Recommended

Description of Responsibilities
This core faculty position will be involved in the areas of teaching in the Doctoral Physical Therapy Program, mentoring and management of the advanced residency program, clinical care, and clinical research. These responsibilities include:

Assist in the development of didactic and clinical curricula

Provide assigned classroom instruction in didactic and clinical phase of the Program

Develop appropriate teaching and examination materials

Provide assigned small group instruction in didactic and clinical phase of the Program

Clinical responsibilities as assigned

Serve on Departmental, School, and University committees as assigned

Provide mentorship and assistance with assigned student research projects

Provide mentorship, leadership, and didactic education with residency activities as assigned

Provide mentorship and conduct regular meetings with all assigned student mentees

Develop and progress in scholarly activity as applicable to faculty track

The program’s close affiliation with UT Southwestern Medical School provides faculty an opportunity to become involved in research and development as well as being in an environment conducive to educational and technological advancements.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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