Faculty.Professor.Professor - Pitt ONLY (Research)

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Pittsburgh's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time faculty researcher with a doctoral degree in sciences or medicine to lead an externally funded research program and contribute to the department's educational mission.

The successful candidate will develop an independent line of research, mentor residents and medical students, participate in teaching, and engage in department service activities. Rank and compensation will reflect experience.

Qualifications

• Doctoral-level degree required.
• Ability to organize and manage research projects.
• Strong communication and teaching abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop an independent line of externally funded research.
• Contribute to the department's research and educational programs.
• Mentor residents and medical students.
• Participate in department service or committee work.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teaching

Leadership

Formation

Doctoral degree (PhD/MD/DO)

Description du poste

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is currently accepting applications for a full-time doctoral-level faculty researcher. A PhD, MD, or DO in Sciences or Medicine is required. Academic rank and compensation package will be commensurate with experience. Our research faculty is invested in conducting rehabilitation-focused research aimed at finding ways to improve the lives of people experiencing the impact of acute injuries and/or chronic conditions and disability. Current active focus areas include spinal cord injury, brain injury, musculoskeletal conditions, pediatric rehabilitation, neuropsychology, assistive technology, neural engineering, and regenerative rehabilitation research. Newly recruited faculty members will be responsible for developing an independent line of externally funded research that builds on or expands the department’s current rehabilitation research portfolio. Additional responsibilities may also include contributing to the development of the department’s research and educational programs, resident/medical student mentoring, and/or another department service/committee work. The successful candidate must have a doctoral-level degree and demonstrate organizational, communication, teaching, and leadership skills.

In Addition To The Qualifications Above

• Appointment at the Associate Professor level generally requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and demonstrated scholarly productivity in research, teaching, and/or administrative leadership and service.
• Appointment at the Full Professor level generally requires a minimum of 10 years of experience and the ability to demonstrate the attainment of superior stature and national/international reputation in their field of knowledge.
• Applicant with less than 5 years of experience would be considered for appointment at the Assistant Professor level.

Evidence of scholarly productivity is required for appointment in the tenure stream, including teaching and academic service, publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals, and a history of successful funding acquisition. The primary requirement for conferral of tenure is an outstanding record of sustained independent scholarship across these various activities.

Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Campus

Pittsburgh

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae