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Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor (Clinical track) DOQ

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Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor (Clinical track) DOQ

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty, and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.Position InformationPosition/Rank:

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor (Clinical track) DOQDepartment:

00201 - PhysicalTher/Athletic TrainingCity:

St. George, UTTrack:

Track Dependent on QualificationsNew Position to Begin:

01/01/2020Details:THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND ATHLETIC TRAINING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH is seeking an experienced Program Director for their St. George Expansion at Dixie State University. The position is a full-time career-line clinical faculty, at a rank commensurate with academic and scholarly experience. The primary responsibility of this position will be to lead the department’s efforts to meet Utah physical therapy workforce demands through the planning and implementation of an innovative expansion of our entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy.Principal Functions and Responsibilities: This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the inaugural faculty core of the extension of the University of Utah program in St. George, Utah. The Department seeks a Program Site Director with experience in physical therapy education. Responsibilities will include the development of a personnel plan, the successful recruitment and management of personnel, and the organization of the technical infrastructure necessary for implementation of the expansion program. Responsibilities will also include participation in the preparation and submission of University curricular proposals and approvals as well as CAPTE accreditation applications. As a faculty member, the appropriate individual will participate in classroom and/or online didactic teaching, student supervision in laboratory settings, and will be expected to integrate their expertise by participating in existing entry-level DPT, post-professional continuing education programs, or Rehabilitation Sciences PhD program. Development of clinically focused scholarship is an expectation for long-term retention and advancement in rank.Criteria:

Candidates must be graduates from an accredited College/University and either hold a current Utah Physical Therapy License or be qualified to attain a Utah License. A doctoral degree in either Physical Therapy or health-related field is also required. A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is preferred for teaching in the program. Teaching experience, including student clinical supervision as well as classroom, online, and/or simulation teaching, is ideal. Relevant health care experience, evidence of an established area of clinical expertise, and strong leadership, communication, organizational, and collaborative skills are required.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, patients, and other members of the community are essential. Experience in the development/delivery of Physical Therapy education and a track record of participation in the administration of an academic Physical Therapy Program would be considered strengths. Successful candidates will be located on-site in St. George, Utah with program space at Dixie State University.Application Instructions:

Please submit your CV, a cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation, and a picture of your last awarded degree. To apply:

http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/100303EEO/Diversity Information:

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.Open Date:

11/10/2019Close Date:

Open Until FilledRequisition Number:

PRN02369FType:

Faculty

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