Description
Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy (Tenure Track)
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for two positions of Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy (tenure track). University of Tennessee Health Science Center seeks a collaborative faculty member and researcher/scholar to join the Department of Physical Therapy.
Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching experience in kinesiology, physiology/pathophysiology, anatomy, or orthopedics; and to collaborative individuals with an active research program in musculoskeletal research including but not limited to biomechanics, injury epidemiology, genetics, and predictive analytics. Other areas of teaching and research expertise will be considered. Salary, rank, and a startup research package will be commensurate with experience and evidence of productivity.
Responsibilities Include:
- Teaching, research, student advisement, and university and professional service.
- Publish peer-reviewed scholarly work in accordance with professional and college guidelines.
Required Qualifications:
To be considered for the assistant professor position:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and a terminal academic degree (PhD, EdD)
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications appropriate with rank
- Evidence of established research/scholarship expertise
To be considered for an associate professor position:
- DPT degree and PhD, EdD or another academic doctorate
- Minimum of 5 years of university academic teaching experience and content expertise
- Evidence of sustained peer reviewed publications consistent with rank
- Evidence of extramural funding to support an established area of research
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Eligible for licensure in the state of Tennessee.
- 3-5 years academic teaching and research experience at a Carnegie classified R1 research institution.
- Extramurally funded research program in physiology/pathophysiology, biomechanics, cancer rehabilitation, or sports injuries.
- Research mentoring PhD and/or DPT students.
About the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC):
UTHSC’s Memphis campus comprises six colleges – Health Professions, Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. The Memphis Core Teaching Hospitals include: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Methodist Healthcare, Regional One Health, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Baptist Memorial Health Care, Memphis VA Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital.
UTHSC has a long and rich tradition of accomplishments in basic, clinical, and translational research in a wide variety of disciplines focused on the health issues that impact our community, our region, the state of Tennessee, and the world. UTHSC researchers are supported by both government grants and private funding. The Cancer Center Building opened in 2007 and is the Mid-South’s only adult cancer research facility, housing 32 research laboratories and more than 65 scientists. The 140,000-square foot Translational Science Research Building opened in 2016 and currently houses 40 investigators focused on cardiovascular and related diseases. During the last fiscal year, UTHSC generated approximately $85 million in sponsored programs, including NIH grants and grants from private foundations. For more information about UTHSC’s research, go to: https://uthsc.edu/research/.
The University of Tennessee system has a combined student enrollment of more than 49,000 students, over 360,000 living alumni, and a total endowment that tops $1 billion.
About the College of Health Professions:
The College of Health Professions serves as the administrative home for allied health programs offered through the Departments of Audiology and Speech Pathology, Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. The College also houses a research arm, the Division of Regenerative and Rehabilitation Sciences (https://www.uthsc.edu/health-professions/research/rehabilitation-sciences.php), and includes the Muscle Biology and Sarcopenia Laboratory, the Muscle and Neural Laboratory, the Integrative Muscle Biology Laboratory, the Human Performance Clinical and Research Laboratory, and the Movement Science Laboratory. A PhD in Regenerative and Rehabilitation Sciences is also offered through the Division.
About the Community:
Memphis, Tennessee, is an exciting city that offers visitors and residents opportunities for a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. Memphis has a rich history that is celebrated at the National Civil Rights Museum in the Lorraine Motel, Graceland, and the Children’s Museum. Memphis has a long heritage of music as the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock and roll. It hosts jazz festivals, Beale Street, and Sun Studios. Memphis is the barbecue pork capital of the world and hosts the Memphis in May International Festival and World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest. In sports, Memphis is home to the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) basketball team, the Memphis Redbirds (AAA) baseball affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, and the various collegiate sports of the University of Memphis. The city has many outdoor recreational opportunities ranging from Shelby Farms Greenline, hiking, water activities, bicycle friendly lanes, and jogging paths. The outstanding Memphis Zoo was voted one of America’s Top 10 by Fodor’s Travel. The city has several theaters, the Memphis Ballet, and the Memphis Symphony. Memphis has diverse and eclectic neighborhoods, affordable housing of various types, no state income tax, and an easily accessed international airport.
Application and Nomination Process:
All correspondence relating to the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at University of Tennessee Health Science Center should be directed in confidence to the University’s executive search consultant:
Danan Tsan, Vice President
Scott Healy & Associates
A complete application should include the following and be uploaded to this link: https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/uthsc_faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400000245&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;
2. Updated CV;
3. Three (3) professional references with contact information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)
Applications received by October 31, 2024 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
