Job Description
Date Posted: 08-JAN-2019
Job Title: PROFESSOR AND CHAIR
PIN Number: #23652
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: FACULTY
Description: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center's College of Health Professions, located in Memphis, is seeking a dynamic and innovative Chair for the Department of Physical Therapy. As part of the department?s renewed emphasis for research and program expansion, the new chair will help grow the national ranking of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The successful candidate will lead by example through the advancement of interdisciplinary departmental research in rehabilitative and regenerative sciences. Candidates having a funded research program in areas related to rehabilitation and movement science are particularly encouraged to apply. Current department initiatives involve the reshaping the clinical practice programs, growing the program, and recruiting faculty for research and clinical duties. The preferred candidate will be research-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills and seeking a leadership opportunity to direct the efforts of a collegial faculty housed on an academic health center campus. This is a 12-month, tenure-track appointment. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and track record.
Required Qualifications:
1. Eligible for Tennessee licensure as a Physical Therapist
2. Ph.D., Ed.D., or M.D., with PT, or DPT and with board certification
3. Nationally/internationally recognized leader in scholarship/research as evidenced through a strong record of peer reviewed publications and extramural funding
4. Outstanding interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills
5. A commitment to supporting research efforts in the department that are consistent with the College?s Strategic Plan
6. A commitment to recruiting a diverse student body and faculty to the department
7. A commitment to graduate education
8. A commitment to developing as an academic leader
9. Experience with CAPTE accreditation.
All qualified applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to equity and diversity.
Confidential inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to:
Jan Greenwood, Betty Turner Asher, Partners
Joe Stanley, Consultant Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.
42 Business Centre Drive, Suite 206 Miramar
Beach, Florida 32550
Phone: 850-650-2277 / Fax: 850-650-2272
Email: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com
Email: bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com
Email: joestanley@greenwoodsearch.com
All qualified applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to equity and diversity.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.
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