Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Company:

Indiana State University

Job Location:

Terre Haute, Indiana

Category:

Physical Therapy

Type:

Full-Time Required Relevant Education & Experience:

Doctorate required About the

Institution:

Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world. Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the "Fighting Sycamores," fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference. Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together. Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.

Position Details:

POSITION

Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy. This is a tenure-track, 12-month position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach Physical Therapy and Applied Medicine coursework in the classroom, laboratory and on-line. Perform scholarship and service per university guidelines. Serve as a core faculty member in the DPT program.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation offers several distinctive programs: Physical Therapy (Doctorate), Physician Assistant Studies (Master's), Occupational Therapy (Master's), Athletic Training (Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's), and Massage Therapy (Minor)and provides healthcare to student-athletes and the public through the Student-run Pro Bono Clinic and Indiana State University's Intercollegiate Athletic Training Services.

THE PROGRAM

The DPT program at Indiana State University is a fully CAPTE accredited DPT program, and recently admitted its 12th cohort. The program currently admits 30 students/year. The program moved into the new, state-of-the-art College of Health and Human Services Building in April of 2018.

QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate required. Academic doctorate preferred (eg, PhD, Ed.

D, DHSc, etc.) Extensive training and clinical experience/certification in acute-care rehabilitation preferred. Other areas of expertise will be considered. Must be a physical therapist who is license-eligible in Indiana.

SALARY and RANK:

Competitive, commensurate with experience.

THE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1865, Indiana State University is comprised of the Colleges of Arts & Science, Business, Education, Health and Human Services, Technology and a School of Graduate Studies. Indiana State University is a comprehensive, research-intensive institution with degree programs ranging from Associate to Doctoral levels.

LOCATION

Terre Haute, a metropolitan community of approximately 60,000 people, serving as a major retailing area for west central Indiana and east central Illinois, has two private colleges in addition to the University, is 70 miles from Indianapolis and 180 miles from Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville and St. Louis.

APPLICATION

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should apply online at https://jobs.indstate.edu and search for Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy. Follow the link "Apply For This Posting". It will direct you to attach your cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of at least three professional references, and an unofficial transcript of academic work (doctorate) to the applicant tracking program. For questions, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. John Kiesel, at: John.

Kiesel@indstate.edu Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.

Job Summary:

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