Assistant Professor of Research

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California invites applications for a full-time, research track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Research in the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy. The appointee will lead research programs and direct 14 research labs, with collaboration across USC Keck School of Medicine and related neuroscience and pediatric programs.

The candidate must have a PhD and licensure eligibility for physical therapy, with 3 years postdoctoral experience preferred, and

Qualifications

• Must be licensure eligible physical therapists with an earned PhD degree.
• No more than 3 years beyond postdoctoral training (at least 1 year of postdoctoral training preferred)
• Devote a minimum of 75% effort to research

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple research labs within the Division.
• Collaborate with USC Keck School of Medicine and associated programs.
• Contribute to USC Strategic Vision to address global challenges and improve quality of life

Skills

Licensure eligible

Research

Education

PhD

Job description

USC's Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy invites applicants for a full-time, research track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Research. The Division's scholarly and research programs are broadly defined to support two educational programs within the Division: Biokinesiology (PhD and MS) and Physical Therapy (DPT), and credentialed physical therapy residency programs. The faculty direct a total of 14 research labs and many hold secondary appointments within the USC Keck School of Medicine, the university-wide Neuroscience Graduate Program, and the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. The division seeks in all its many facets to be an energetic participant in the USC Strategic Vision to "address global challenges, spark creativity, invent and innovate, connect peoples and help improve the quality of life."

Required Background:

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

• Must be licensure eligible physical therapists with an earned PhD degree.
• No more than 3 years beyond postdoctoral training (at least 1 year of postdoctoral training preferred)
• Devote a minimum of 75% effort to research
• Applicants must be US citizens, non-citizen national or permanent resident.

The annual base salary range for this position is $78,000 - $125,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Direct inquiries to: Lydia Vazquez, Division Administrator; Tel: [phone]; e-mail: [e-mail].

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D ( opens in new window) for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.