Prosthetist-Orthotist Educator, NU Prosthetics-Orthotics Center
About The Position
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educator at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, primarily to teach in the Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center. Responsibilities include: Lecturing, demonstrating clinical methods, supervising student management and fitting of patient models, mentoring students through the capstone process, and creating selected presentations for our Masters in Prosthetics and Orthotics Program. Conducting online teaching responsibilities within our Blended Learning curriculum are also required. Qualified candidates will be an ABC-certified Prosthetist-Orthotist (CPO), or have an equivalent ISPO-recognized Category I Prosthetic-Orthotic credential, with at least 5 years of clinical, teaching, and/or research experience in the field, at least 3 years of which is required to consist of teaching experience in an accredited degree program. A masters degree is required and a doctoral degree is desirable. The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until December 31, 2024. When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position. Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.
Requirements
- ABC-certified Prosthetist-Orthotist (CPO), or have an equivalent ISPO-recognized Category I Prosthetic-Orthotic credential
- At least 5 years of clinical, teaching, and/or research experience in the field
- At least 3 years of teaching experience in an accredited degree program
- Masters degree
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree
Responsibilities
- Lecturing
- Demonstrating clinical methods
- Supervising student management and fitting of patient models
- Mentoring students through the capstone process
- Creating selected presentations for our Masters in Prosthetics and Orthotics Program
- Conducting online teaching responsibilities within our Blended Learning curriculum
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
