Neurologic Physical Therapy Faculty Assistant or Associate Professor - Clinical The Ohio State University

Position Overview

The Ohio State Universitys School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences invites applications for a clinical faculty member with expertise in neurologic physical therapy within our Physical Therapy (PT) division at the Associate Professor -Clinical , or Assistant Professor -Clinical rank. This position consists of an initial 5 -year appointment that is renewable based upon annual reviews. We are seeking faculty who will teach principally in the neurologic curriculum within the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; mentor students; and teach other subjects in the DPT program or within HRS consistent with their individual expertise . Successful candidates must have appropriate educational preparation to teach within our DPT program. Our clinical faculty have a majority of their time committed to teaching but must have a record of excellence or strong evidence of ability to meet expectations not only as an educator but also as a productive scholar, and as a committed professional. The scholarship of discovery, scholarship of integration, scholarship of application, and scholarship of teaching and learning are all valued forms of scholarship for clinical faculty. All faculty are required to participate in service to the PT division and to the school, including support of activities for accreditation.

The Ohio State Universitys CAPTE-accredited DPT program highly values teaching excellence and professional leadership. Ohio State DPT is highly ranked, boasts 100% NPTE pass rate success for its doctoral graduates, offers a multitude of simulation, didactic and clinical experiences to our students, and offer multiple opportunities for student specialization in research and practice through our cutting-edge doctoral capstone.

• Track: This is a clinical faculty position, non-tenure.

• Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor - Clinical

• Language Requirements: English

• Sponsorship offered

Performance Objectives

Successful candidates must be able to:

• teach in-person and online within a neurologic physical therapy focus;

• contribute to our graduate programs (MS or PhD) in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences;

• mentor students completing case study projects in the DPT program;

• contribute to the science of the profession through a focused scholarship program; and

• contribute high level service to the program, School, College, University and professional organizations.

• The candidate will undertake 65% teaching, 10 - 25% scholarship,10 - 25% service.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required : D octoral degree in physical therapy (or bachelors or master's in physical therapy plus an earned academic doctorate) ; licensure or eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in the State of Ohio; evidence of strong teaching ability, including distance/online; ability to mentor graduate & professional students . C linical expertise in neurologic physical therapy ( e.g. neurodegenerative diseases, stroke, traumatic brain injury, SCI, etc. )

Desired : Earned academic doctoral degree ( e.g. PhD, E dD, ScD, DHSc ) . ABPTS certified specialist in neurologic physical therapy (or a geriatric specialist with a focus on neurologic physical therapy ) .

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include:

Required:

• Cover letter. Please include a summary of your CV that highlights your key accomplishments, skills, and qualifications that match the job posting and three or more professional references.

• Curriculum Vita (CV).

• Statement of Scholarship. Please describe the work you have previously completed, identify what the next steps may be and how/what they will contribute to your ongoing scholarship goals over the next 5 years.

• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring. Please include the impact and influence of your scholarship and disciplinary context on your teaching. Include the teaching goals you have for yourself and for your students and how your teaching enacts these beliefs and goals.

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University is a nationally recognized leader in the education of health and providers in the areas of athletic training, health information management, medical dietetics, medical laboratory science, Physical therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and radiologic sciences and therapy. Graduates of these programs are leaders in their fields who use their knowledge of advanced techniques and technology to deliver quality patient care.

Division of Physical Therapy

The Division of Physical Therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) is located in a large, energetic academic medical center and research extensive university, offering an array of collaboration and innovation opportunities. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, collaborative and well-balanced faculty of successful scientists, master clinicians, and professional leaders with records of excellence in teaching, scholarship, professional service and clinical practice in one of the countrys most outstanding DPT programs. The Division of Physical Therapy offers an entry-level physical therapy doctorate, and in collaboration with the school, a dual degree DPT/PhD.

The University Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

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