Open Rank Physical Therapy Faculty - Augusta University

Company/Organization: Augusta University
Location: Augusta, GA
Contact: Colleen Griffin Hergott
Email: tmcneel1@augusta.edu
Website: https://www.augusta.edu/alliedhealth/pt/

Item/Job/Service Description

The Department of Physical Therapy at Augusta University (formerly known as Medical College of Georgia) in Augusta, Georgia, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position as core faculty in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the rank commensurate with experience. Our program boasts a long history of excellence and a large network of strong clinical relationships. Augusta University is committed to cultivating a welcoming environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

Expertise:

Responsibilities include teaching in one’s area of expertise, maintaining a productive scholarly agenda, and providing service as required by the department, college, or university. Participation in a faculty practice environment is also available. Additionally, an opportunity exists to participate in our orthopedic residency program. Candidates must be committed to learner-centered education and working cooperatively with faculty and staff.

Qualifications:

Current, unrestricted physical therapist licensure in the United States and eligibility for physical therapist licensure in Georgia. A terminal academic degree is required and ABD candidates are encouraged to apply; clinical specialization is preferred. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations and the ability to work collaboratively are required.

How to Apply:

Applicants should apply by submitting a letter of interest in the position, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty (ID# 262754). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Augusta University is one of the four research universities in the University System of Georgia, and the state’s only public academic medical center. The current total student enrollment for Augusta University is approximately 9,606, which includes nearly 5,500 undergraduates. Host to ten colleges and schools, there are also several centers, institutes, and departments at Augusta University with whom the Physical Therapy faculty collaborate. Among these are the Medical College of Georgia, the Georgia Cancer Center, the College of Nursing, the Department of Population Health Sciences, and the Institute of Public and Preventive Health.

Augusta is also becoming one of the nation’s foremost centers of cyber security, with Augusta University’s School of Computer and Cyber Sciences fulfilling a key role in educating students and conducting research. Georgia’s second-oldest and second-largest city, Augusta is a vibrant, progressive, and diverse community built on a solid foundation of local pride. Affectionately known as the South’s Garden City, Augusta extends Southern hospitality and eclectic offerings in culture, food, entertainment, sports, and outdoor amenities, which allow for year-round adventures. These offerings, coupled with its low cost of living, make Augusta the city of choice for more than half of a million people in its metropolitan area. Most notably, Augusta is world-renowned as home to the prestigious Master’s Tournament, the birthplace of Soul Icon James Brown and home of the US Army’s Fort Gordon.

How to Apply or Contact About Item/Servicehttp://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty ID# 262754 ID# 268432