Job Description
Date Posted: 15-JAN-2019
Job Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
PIN Number: #23655
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: FACULTY
Description: The Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Professions, at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) invites applications for a 12-month, fulltime, non-tenure-track position of Assistant/Associate Professor (rank to be commensurate with education and credentials). The successful candidate will primarily contribute to the department?s teaching and clinical service missions although some scholarship is expected for promotion. Primary teaching responsibilities for students enrolled in the DPT program include assisting in managing the clinical education portion of the curriculum as well as design and facilitation of simulation experiences. The successful candidate will also teach portions of various courses depending on the clinical background of the candidate.
Qualifications
Applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in TN, have 5 years of clinical experience, hold a DPT degree and teaching experience. Preference is given to candidates with an earned PhD or EdD.
Qualified applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to promoting equity and diversity.
Application and Nomination Process
The position will be available beginning immediately. Nominations of qualified individuals are welcomed. Please contact Dr. Richard Kasser, Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair by email at: rkasser@uthsc.edu with any questions about the position.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Qualified individuals should submit a complete curriculum vitae, and a letter of interest that outlines qualifications and credentials, research interests and accomplishments, and the names and addresses (including e-mail) of three professional references to: Dr. Richard Kasser by email at: rkasser@uthsc.edu
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 920 Madison Avenue, Suite 825, Memphis, Tennessee 38163, telephone 901-448-7382 (V/TTY available). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.