Asst/Assoc Professor, Physical Therapy - Human Performance and Rehab Sciences (Tenure-Track)

Youngstown State University • Youngstown, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Summary of Position Expectations include teaching in the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, scholarship, and service. Collaborate, take initiative, and demonstrate expertise contributing to a team-taught and integrated curriculum. Provide instructional and research support within the Ph.D. in Health Sciences program. Faculty members are expected to maintain a consistent, in-person presence on location throughout the standard workweek. Position Information Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources. An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Requirements

• Eligible for Ohio Physical Therapy Licensure
• Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Three years of clinical experience
• Eligible for Ohio Physical Therapy Licensure

Nice To Haves

• Academic doctoral degree (Ph.D, Ed.D, DSc.)
• American Physical Therapy Association Specialist Certification (ABPTS) approved specialization or other field relevant certifications
• Content emphasis on neuroscience and rehabilitation
• Experience in research or planned research agenda, scientific writing including publications or grant writing
• Experience teaching in a DPT program
• Professional membership (American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), specialty sections, other health professional organizations)

Responsibilities

• Teaching in the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program
• Scholarship
• Service
• Collaborate, take initiative, and demonstrate expertise contributing to a team-taught and integrated curriculum
• Provide instructional and research support within the Ph.D. in Health Sciences program
• Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success
• Responds to students in a timely manner
• Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree