Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy | East Tennessee State University
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The Physical Therapy Program in the Department of Rehabilitation at East Tennessee State University seeks applicants for a full-time core faculty position. This position is a 12-month clinical or tenure-track appointment. The Physical Therapy program also offers a residency program in orthopaedic physical therapy that is co-sponsored by the James H. Quillen Veterans Hospital along with a fellowship program in orthopaedic manual physical therapy in conjunction with local clinical partners. The Department of Rehabilitation is housed within the College of Health Sciences (COHS) which includes graduate programs in audiology, occupational therapy, orthotics & prosthetics, nutrition, speech-language pathology, and social work. The college is part of the Academic Health Sciences Center which includes the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, the College of Public Health, and the College of Nursing. There is a strong emphasis on interprofessional education and research, within the COHS. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the Physical Therapy Program through teaching, scholarship, and service activities in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of ETSU. The preferred start is the Summer semester of 2025. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement. The ETSU offers excellent salary and benefits package. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Required Qualifications
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View job posting here: https://jobs.etsu.edu/postings/30632 How to Apply or Contact About Item/Service For further information about this position, please contact Dr. Saurabh Mehta, Chair of the Search Committee, at mehtas1@etsu.edu or (423) 439-8784. The Search Committee will be present at APTA CSM in February 2025. |
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