Assistant Professor: Physical Therapy

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

3d • $90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore currently invites resumes for a full-time, twelve-month, tenure track position in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The salary is commensurate with experience. The Department of Physical Therapy has fully equipped laboratories that include Human Anatomy, Motion Analysis, Cardiopulmonary, and Clinical Practice Simulation. The department encourages and participates in numerous collaborative efforts with local clinics, hospitals, and universities. Please see the departmental website for additional information (https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pt/).

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy with advanced certification credential.
• Licensure as a physical therapist (or eligible for licensure and license obtained within 90 days of employment) in the State of Maryland.
• Five (5) years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice experience (preferably with some experience in an inpatient setting).

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with completed or significant progress toward a terminal academic doctorate degree (Ph.D., EdD, DSc, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and professional content within a DPT program and engage in university, department, and community projects that may involve research and/or clinical activities for the department. Areas of instruction include therapeutic exercise, communication and psychosocial aspects of disability, physical therapy tests and measures, prosthetic rehabilitation, clinical judgement seminars, and other physical therapy procedures.
• Develop a scholarship agenda.
• Participate in professional/service activities.
• Coordinate courses as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland institutions.
• Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of Maryland wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees