Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track) of Physical Therapy

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 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.

Qualifications

Minimum 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):

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’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.