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George Washington University is hiring: Faculty Position in Physical Therapy - O

George Washington University, Washington, DC, United States


Recruitment PlanI. RECRUITMENT PLAN Posting Number: F002394 Academic Title: Faculty Position in Physical Therapy - Ortho Rank: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Administrative Title:Discipline Health Sciences Specialty:Contract Type: Non-Tenure Track, Renewable Appointment (initial appt period) - December 1, 2024- June 30, 2025 Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search, This position requires a licensure, certification, or special requirements Proposed Start Date: 12/01/2024 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Position Description Summary: The Department of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences welcomes applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank. The Physical Therapy program is located in a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Washington, D.C. The university is a Research I institution, provides a dynamic academic environment, and fosters strong collaborative and interprofessional efforts within the university and beyond. The program is housed in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Health, Human Function and Rehabilitation Sciences, and supports post-professional residency programs in Orthopedics, Neurology, and Pediatrics with clinical partners, and its full-time faculty are nationally and internationally recognized in the profession.Specific Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be an integral member of a collaborative faculty focused on advancing our mission and strategies across the educational spectrum. Teaching responsibilities include physical therapy management of musculoskeletal disorders and related content. The candidate is expected to maintain an active research agenda that aligns with department goals. A record of, or emerging potential for, generating grants and contributing to the evidence to support clinical, educational, or health service research is expected. Faculty are also expected to engage in program, university, community, and professional service, and mentor students and post-professional residents in collaboration with clinical partners.Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must hold a physical therapy degree and a terminal academic degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSci, DHSci) at the time of appointment; be eligible for physical therapist licensure in Washington, DC; and demonstrate evidence of teaching, mentoring, and advising DPT students.Advertised Salary: $105,000 - $140,000 Other Benefits: This position is eligible for full-time employee health benefits. More information about the benefits that GW offers can be found here: https://hr.gwu.edu/health-benefits.Other Information: This position is eligible for full-time employee health benefits. More information about the benefits that GW offers can be found here: https://hr.gwu.edu/health-benefits.Special Instructions to Applicants: Complete the online faculty application and upload a CV and cover letter, and provide the names and contact information of at least three professional references. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin June 28, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.Department Link: https://smhs.gwu.edu/academics/health-sciences/departments/health-human-function-and-rehabilitation-sciences Posting Close Date:Open Until Filled: Yes Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.Quick Link https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/110781