Asst/Associate Professor-Physical Therapy Odessa - Lubbock, United States - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – Lubbock

Description

34320BR


Extended Job Title:
Asst/Associate Professor-Physical Therapy Odessa


Org Level 1:
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr


Org Level 7:
Physical Therapy Lbk


Position Description:

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Values-Based Culture

Carnegie Classification

Hispanic-Serving Institution

Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.


Requisition ID:
34320BR


Travel Required:
Up to 25%


Pay Grade Maximum:
salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills


Major/Essential Functions:

The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences in the School of Health Professions at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) invites applications for a full-time (12-month) generalist physical therapy faculty position in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

The appointment is in the entry-level DPT program at the Odessa, TX campus with opportunities to contribute to the post-professional Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Science and the Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science programs.

The School of Health Professions is home to more than 2000 students, and the DPT program at TTUHSC includes over 200 students with diverse backgrounds across three cohorts.

The DPT program is one of six programs within the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, which also includes the Master of Athletic Training, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Science, and Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science.

The faculty member will work collaboratively with faculty from these and other programs and departments within the School and University.

The successful candidate will join a student-focused DPT program with a record of innovation and excellence in educating entry-level physical therapy practitioners extending back 40 years.

Our history includes being one of the first programs in the United States to utilize a multi-campus, synchronous education model for lecture content.

The DPT Program at TTUHSC is one program, with content delivered across three campuses:
Amarillo, Lubbock, and Odessa, TX.

Students attend lecture synchronously with the use of a live and interactive video conferencing system with lectures being delivered by faculty spread across all three campuses.

Lab activities are taught locally by content-area experts.

Responsibilities of the faculty position include:
Teach didactic and lab courses in the entry-level DPT curriculum

Guide and advise students in academic success and professional development through the entry-level DPT program

Demonstrate a commitment toward building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment

Support the mission of the School through teaching, service, and research

Support the vision of the University through innovation and collaboration

A well-qualified candidate will possess the following characteristics:
Possess a wide range of clinical expertise, including foundational skills, outpatient, inpatient/acute, wound care, and/or pediatric PT practice

Demonstrate qualities of an excellent educator, scholar, and colleague

Align with the values of


TTUHSC:
One Team, Kindhearted, Integrity, Visionary, and Beyond Service


Grant Funded?:
No


Pay Grade Minimum:
salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills


Pay Basis:
Monthly


Work Location:
Odessa


Preferred Qualifications:
This is a generalist faculty position.


An ideal candidate will have:
Clinical experience in foundational skills, outpatient, inpatient/acute, wound care, and/or pediatric PT practice

Interest in contributing to the DPT Clinical Education team

Earned terminal degree (PhD, ScD, EdD, or similar)

Three years of experience in an academic role

Three years of clinical experience

History of scholarly activity


Campus:
HSC - Lubbock


Department:
Physical Therapy Lbk


Required Attachments:
Cover Letter, Resume / CV


Job Type:
Full Time


Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website ) .


Job Group:
Assistant Professor


Shift:
Day


EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or earned terminal (PhD, ScD, EdD, or similar) degree.

Physical therapy licensure or eligibility for licensure in Texas.


Salary Grade:
800

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
Yes

Are select agents used in this laboratory?:
No


Jeanne Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information.

By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees.

To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website ) .