Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Company: Old Dominion University
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description Old Dominion University (ODU) invites nominations and applications for Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy within the School of Rehabilitation Sciences in the College of Health Sciences, appointment effective July 25, 2021. The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is situated in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health Sciences at Old Dominion University (ODU) and graduates approximately 40 students per year. The program employs 8 full-time core faculty and is additionally supported by faculty from within the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. Physical Therapy faculty also contribute to advising, instruction, and research in the Schools PhD program in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation and in the Colleges PhD Program in Health Sciences Research. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and stable faculty.The responsibilities of this position include teaching and scholarship responsibilities in content areas that match the applicants scholarly interests, areas of contemporary practice expertise, as well as Program and School mission, goals and curricular needs. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring students, engaging in Program, School, College and University service, and professional development.The position is a 10-month, full-time faculty position at the level of Clinical Assistant Professor. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Old Dominion University offers an attractive package of benefits including medical and dental coverage. All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment. Clinical faculty at Old Dominion University are subject to all University, college and department policies and procedures governing graduate teaching, program implementation, and oversight of graduate research and must undergo the same formal academic review and graduate certification review as required of tenured and tenure-track faculty members. Type of Recruitment General Public Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities 1) At least three years of clinical practice experience as a physical therapist.2) Evidence of contemporary practice skills and knowledge.3) Demonstrated excellence in teaching in a DPT entry level program. Minimum Qualifications - Education or training 1) Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) CAPTE accredited physical therapy program.2) DPT degree or academic doctorate required. Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification Licensed or eligible for PT licensure with the intent to become licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Preferred Qualifications 1) Evidence of a scholarly agenda.2) ABPTS Specialist Certification.3) History of community service and/or involvement in professional association.4) Active APTA membership. Location Norfolk, VA Job Open Date 07/25/2021 Application Review Date 05/05/2021 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required Applicants can submit all required application materials (letter of application addressing interest in and qualifications for the current position, a current curriculum vitae, statement of scholarly interests and goals, statement of teaching philosophy and approaches, unofficial graduate transcripts and the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three references from academic and professional sources) at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/13370.Interested applicants may also contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Daniel Russell (dmrussel@odu.edu) directly for further information. Application review will begin May 5, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Telework Friendly No Equity Statement It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractors legal duty to furnish information. College Home Page https://www.odu.edu/hs Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/rehabsci

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