Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Company: Utica College
Location: Utica
Posted on: January 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Posting Number
F00749 Position Type Faculty - Tenure Track Unionized Position Code
AAUP Hours/Schedule Standard campus business hours: 8:30am -5:00pm
Hours may vary based on operational needs. Campus Main Campus,
Utica NY Date Position Available 08/01/2023 Posted Salary FLSA
Status Exempt Benefits Eligible Yes If yes, please select: All
Benefits Position Summary Information Position Summary The
Department of Physical Therapy at Utica University invites
applications for a full time, tenure track, 10-month
Assistant/Associate Professor position of Physical Therapy. The
potential start date is August 1, 2023. THE DEPARTMENT :The
Department of Physical Therapy is housed within the School of
Health Professions and Education. The School includes programs in
occupational therapy, nursing, health sciences, and therapeutic
recreation. The School provides opportunities for interprofessional
education and faculty collaboration. The Department is home to
talented, collaborative and award-winning faculty, many of them
have been involved in leadership positions at the University, New
York and National APTA offices.The educational facilities include
classrooms, clinical skills labs, and a cadaver lab. The PT Program
offers a number of community service programs, including access to
a senior wellness program, a local student run pro bono clinic, and
a well-developed roster of patient volunteers for integrated
clinical experiences throughout the curriculum. In addition,
collaboration with the local health system allows for student
access to inpatient populations for focused laboratory sessions
during the second year of preparation. The local Health System is
currently constructing a new, state of the art downtown hospital
(https://www.mvhealthsystem.org/downtown-hospital) .Additional
information about the Physical Therapy Department can be found at
https://www.utica.edu/academics/programs/physical-therapy Location
Utica, NY Application Deadline *Full consideration by*: Open Until
Filled Yes Major Responsibilities The successful candidate will:?
Teach, based on the department needs and contemporary expertise of
applicants, in some of the following content areas: pediatrics,
neuroscience, neuromuscular systems, other systems (e.g.
integumentary, genitourinary systems, amputation, etc.), clinical
science, research and professional practice. Additional teaching
opportunities may exist in selected areas based on education,
experience, or specialty certification.? Have an established
research agenda, and participate in departmental, University and
community service activities.? Participate in students' academic
advising and professional mentoring. Driving Responsibilities
Travel Supervises Education Required Certification Required
Education & Experience Qualifications Terminal academic doctoral
degree such as PhD, DSc, DrPH, DHS or EdD, or similar. Candidates
with prior higher education experience are preferred. Required
License/Certification and Qualifications:The candidate must have a
current unrestricted license or eligibility for PT licensure in New
York State. Minimum Skills/Abilities Minimum Skills/Abilities:?
Contemporary expertise in Physical Therapy, or ABPTS Certification?
A commitment to innovation and student-centered learning.? Evidence
of an ongoing or developing scholarly agenda;? Ability to engage in
the provision of service to the University and community;? Ability
to function well within a collegial, collaborative work
environment. Preferred Qualifications:? Evidence of teaching
excellence with a successful record of academic and/or clinical
teaching;Based on candidate interest and qualifications,
participation in administrative responsibilities related to the
entry level program or the clinical residency programs will be
considered. Applicant Documents Instructions To apply, submit a
letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy,
statement of research interests and experience, a separate
diversity statement, and three reference letters. Since Utica
University strives to be a diverse and inclusive community, it is
essential that you include in your diversity statement a reflection
on the kinds of experiences you have had, and the kinds of
approaches you would take, teaching and working with a diverse
student body. (For the definition of diversity that we use at Utica
University, please see the following web
page:http://www.utica.edu/instadvance/marketingcomm/about/diversity/aboutus.cfm)
Applications that do not address diversity will be considered
incomplete. Reference letters will be solicited EEO/AA Statement
Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal
opportunity and thediversity of its workforce. All qualified
applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard
to race, creed, color, sex,pregnancy, ethnic or national origin,
religion, marital status, age, sexualorientation, gender identity,
gender expression, veteran status,disability, citizenship status,
genetic predisposition, domestic violencevictim status, or
protected status under applicable local, state, orfederal law.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community Our
community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity
ofexperiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by
biology, society,history, and choice. Our community includes
members who are diverse byvirtue of their race, ethnicity, gender,
sexual orientation, ability,religious and/or spiritual
affiliations, and socio-economic status, as wellas the number of
other ways in which who we are influences how we see theworld.
Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results ina
commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the
community ofhuman persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs
about faith, ideals,taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our
diversity deepens ourcommitment to nurture a multicultural
environment in which we engage withothers and blend perspectives,
to learn about diverse cultures, to explorewho we are and where we
come from and to accept one another withoutprejudice. The Utica
University Mission and Values Statement includes acommitment to
fostering diversity in perspective, background, andexperience
within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom ofexpression
and the open sharing of ideas. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring
Veterans Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private
institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education
study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than
seventy years since veterans returned from WWII , this tradition of
serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica
University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as
valued members of our faculty and professional staff. Posting
Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk
(*). + How did you hear about this employment opportunity? +
HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)+
HigherEdJobs.com+ InsideHigherEd.com+ Observer Dispatch (Utica
OD)-newspaper+ Ithaca Journal+ Personal Referral+ Utica University
Website+ Albany Times Union+ Binghamton Press & Sun+
careerbuilders.com+ centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com+ Chronicle.com
(Chronicle of Higher Ed website)+ Elmira Star Gazette+ Utica
University Online Employment Website+ DiverseEducation.com (Diverse
Issues in Higher Education+ Historically Black Colleges and
Universities+ Indeed.com+ Current Utica University Employee+
Referred by a Utica University Employee+ Referred by a non Utica
University Employee+ Twitter+ LinkedIn-Job Posting+
LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR+
Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com+ Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper+
Albany Times Union-newspaper+ Facebook+ Job Fair+ Search Firm+
NCAA+ PRISM Network+ HBCU Connect+ DiverseJobs+ Other+ Please
provide more details regarding the source of your referral? (Open
Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume /
Curriculum Vitae+ Cover Letter+ Statement of Teaching Philosophy+
Research Statement+ "Contributions to Diversity" Statement Optional
Documents + Letter of Reference #1+ Letter of Reference #2+ Letter
of Reference #3
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