Assistant Professor: Physical Therapy

Position Title Assistant Professor: Physical Therapy Job Type Faculty Position Information

SCHOOL of PHARMACY & HEALTH PROFESSIONS

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore currently invites resumes for a full-time, twelve-month, tenure track position in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The salary is commensurate with experience.

The Department of Physical Therapy has fully equipped laboratories that include Human Anatomy, Motion Analysis, Cardiopulmonary, and Clinical Practice Simulation. The department encourages and participates in numerous collaborative efforts with local clinics, hospitals, and universities. Please see the departmental website for additional information (https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pt/)

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and professional content within Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

• Engage in university, department, and community projects that may involve research and/or clinical activities for the Department. Areas of instruction will include Therapeutic Exercise (from an inpatient/acute care perspective), Community Health Education, Modalities, and other physical therapy procedures.

• Develop a scholarship agenda.

• Participate in professional activities.

• Coordinate courses as needed.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Classification 29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

• Licensure as a physical therapist (or eligible for licensure and license obtained within 90 days of employment) in the State of Maryland.

• Five years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice experience, some of which has occurred within an inpatient setting

• Applicants with advanced clinical practice or prior teaching experiences, a history of scholarship activity, and/or advanced certifications/credentials will be given preference.

Preferred Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must have effective communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Must be a team player and be flexible.

Certifications/Registrations

N/A

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

FLSA Exempt Salary Salary is commensurate with experience.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F00265P Application/Resume deadline Open Until Filled Yes Resume/Application Process

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit http://umes.peopleadmin.com to apply. The successful candidate must be able to accept employment in the United States without Employer Immigration sponsorship.

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