Assistant Professor - Neurorehabilitation Focus - University of Minnesota

Company/Organization: University of Minnesota
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contact: Amanda Sharp
Email: sharp@umn.edu
Website: https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job

Item/Job/Service Description

Clinical or Academic (non-tenure) Track neurorehabilitation focus faculty position, for the Division of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Minnesota. Ability to consider 50-100% FTE options, 12 months, rank commensurate with experience at the time of hire (Assistant to Associate Professor). Ideal candidates will have passion for improving the diversity of the physical therapy professional community, a demonstrated commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed teaching, supporting anti-racism efforts, and supporting students to success. We are committed to building a skilled team representing various backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our desire to educate students to be responsible leaders who think critically, demonstrate cultural humility, and work skillfully to advance the common good of our increasingly diverse communities. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to these ideals.

We are committed to supporting an inclusive community and holistically assessing the qualifications of each applicant. In pursuit of this goal, we consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, and experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to academic and professional success.

The position requires a physical therapy degree with eligibility for Minnesota licensure. An earned DPT is required and clinical board certification in neurological physical therapy is expected. Advanced academic doctorate degree is preferred, but not required. Preference will be given to applicants with prior academic experience; a history of scholarly publications, strong inter-personal skills, a team-based philosophy, and commitment and passion for the profession of physical therapy. Candidates should have a demonstrated capacity for academic collaboration.

Job Duties

40%-60% Teaching:

Successful candidates will have experience and passion for teaching and contemporary clinical practice knowledge in area of neurological rehabilitation and to meet current DPT program teaching needs. Course direction and direct instruction spans a comprehensive (8-credit) course in neurological rehabilitation which includes comprehensive physical therapy management of adults with neuromuscular dysfunction, including epidemiology, etiology, and pathology, as well as techniques and critical thinking skills used in examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes assessment. Candidates may contribute to direct teaching and student mentoring in additional areas of content expertise or program needs such as clinical education, as well as coordinating content experts in courses where needs exist.

20% Clinical Precepting or Clinical Practice:

Clinical practice in neurological physical therapy (contracted via MPhysicians) is expected to ensure applicants maintain clinical expertise and Board Certification eligibility through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. An appropriate contract will be established with a clinical partner once candidate expertise is known.

10%-15% service:

All faculty contribute to committee and professional service, faculty governance of the DPT program, as well as the Department, Medical School, and University. Experienced faculty are expected to provide mentorship to junior faculty and provide leadership within the broader University.

2%-10% scholarship:

The faculty member will contribute to the scholarly mission of the Division, through an active commitment to excellence in a defined area of clinical scholarship. Faculty are expected to have a defined scholarly agenda in their selected area of clinical expertise. Other duties as assigned.

The Division of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Minnesota is an academic unit with 20 faculty lines, numerous associated faculty, and a nearly 85-year history within the School of Medicine. Regarding quality graduates, scientific productivity, and professional leadership, the University of Minnesota upholds a strong national reputation. Degree programs include a DPT, and DPT/PhD joint degree. The Division, by way of integration with the Rehabilitation Science program, also offers a PhD/MS and houses an accredited Geriatric Clinical Residency, as well as collaborations with other advanced physical therapy residencies and fellowships. As a major public research institution, the University of Minnesota has substantial opportunity for collaborative work across the University, in the local community, and with national and international institutions. The University offers substantial resources, including the Center for Educational Innovation, a system-wide resource offering opportunities in curriculum, pedagogy, technologies, educational research, and faculty development to advance effective teaching and engaged learning.

How to Apply or Contact About Item/Service 

An application must include: (1) a cover letter, including the names and contact information for three references, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a single document that contains statements of the applicant’s teaching philosophy including past experiences and goals (4) a diversity statement relevant to their own identities and professional role(s). Additional job details and applications can be found online: https://humanresources.umn.edu/content/find-job using the “Job Opening ID” 362409 Applications will be considered as received and the search will remain open until the position is filled. The desired start date is January 2025. For further information, please contact Amanda Sharp PT, DPT, PhD, Search Committee Chair, at sharp@umn.edu. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.