Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND seeks a faculty member to teach in neurology, geriatrics, general physical therapy, and other duties as needed at our Grand Forks campus. The candidate will maintain a well-defined scholarly agenda, contribute to service within the department, school, university, and profession, and advise graduate and undergraduate students.

This position requires licensure in PT and an academic doctorate or DPT, with eligibility for ND licensure and a Criminal

Qualifications

• Academic doctorate or DPT with commitment to pursue doctoral
• Current PT license; eligible for ND license
• 3 years of clinical experience
• Criminal History Background Check clearance

Responsibilities

• Teach in neurology, geriatrics, and general physical therapy; other duties as needed
• Maintain a scholarly agenda and disseminate findings
• Provide service to the department, school, university, and profession
• Advise graduate and undergraduate students

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Education

Academic doctorate or DPT

Job description

Salary/Position Classification

• $89,000+ annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

The Department of Physical Therapy is seeking a faculty member to teach in the areas of neurologic, geriatric, general physical therapy, and other duties dependent of departmental need.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching in the areas of neurologic, geriatric, general physical therapy, and other areas of departmental need.
• Well-defined, ongoing scholarly agenda and dissemination.
• Service to the department, school, university, and profession.
• Advising graduate and undergraduate students.

Required Competencies

• Possess appropriate academic and experiential qualifications.
• Obtain and hold appropriate state licensure for professional practice.
• Maintain a high level of professional ethics as outlined by APTA and the University.
• Have strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Academic doctorate or earned DPT with a commitment to pursue academic doctorate appropriate for teaching responsibilities and scholarly activity.
• Advanced training with contemporary expertise and clinical experience in neurologic, geriatric, or generalist physical therapy practice.
• Current PT license; eligible for ND license.
• 3 years' clinical experience.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• An academic doctorate in a field appropriate for teaching responsibilities.
• A Board-Certified Clinical Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties or advanced certification.
• Classroom teaching experience.
• Experience in clinical research or scholarly activity.
• Membership and involvement in professional associations