ASHS- Assistant Professor Physical Therapy

A T Still University of Health•Mesa, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS), located on the Mesa, Arizona campus, is hiring an Assistant Professor for its residential Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and scholarship in their area of expertise and participate in academic and research advising, clinical practice at the pro bono Center for Occupational and Physical Therapy, and service. Candidates should work collegially with faculty and collaboratively with ATSU employees, and interact effectively with entry-level DPT students. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The physical therapy department offers entry-level and post-professional doctoral degrees, supports neurological and orthopedic residencies, and hosts continuing education courses. The entry-level curriculum is established and produces clinically strong graduates. Faculty may also contribute to teaching and mentoring in an accredited residency program. The Mesa campus’s 3,000-square-foot Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory offers equipment and opportunities to study neuromuscular, metabolic, and cognitive function. ATSU’s Sponsored Programs office supports external research funding applications and grants management, and the university offers internal competitive grants for pilot studies. The university’s Center for Occupational and Physical Therapy provides pro bono treatment for a wide variety of conditions under faculty supervision.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in physical therapy (DPT) and extensive clinical experience.
At least five years of clinical practice.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in Arizona.
Member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Excellent communication skills with colleagues and entry-level DPT students.

Nice To Haves

Earned terminal doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent academic doctoral degree).
Teaching experience in a doctoral physical therapy program.
A defined area of scholarly interest.
Active involvement in the physical therapy profession.
Interest in teaching and mentoring in an ABPTRFE-accredited residency.
Expertise in orthopedic physical therapy.
University teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Teach in the residential Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Conduct scholarship in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Provide academic and research advising.
Provide clinical practice in the pro bono Center for Occupational and Physical Therapy.
Participate in service.
Interact collegially with faculty, collaborate with ATSU employees, and work effectively with entry-level DPT students.
Potentially teach and mentor in an accredited physical therapy residency program.