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Physical Therapy Open Rank Professor- College of Health Professions

Position Number: 6082284
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Health - Physical & Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy Open Rank Professor- College of Health Professions
Memphis, TN, United States

Job Identification: 2071
Job Category: Faculty
Posting Date: 03/14/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 62 South Dunlap Street, Memphis, TN, 38163, US (On-site)

Job Description
The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UT Health Science Center) invites applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, 12-month non-tenure track teaching position. Candidates with teaching experience and content expertise in orthopedic physical therapy, or biomechanics are encouraged to apply. Other teaching areas that may be considered are: pediatric physical therapy, imaging, and therapeutic modalities.

Responsibilities
Faculty responsibilities will be primarily teaching, student advisement, and University and professional service. Faculty will be expected to produce peer-reviewed publications in accordance with professional and college guidelines for promotion. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

DPT degree
Evidence of content expertise
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Current physical therapy license and/or eligible for licensure in the state of Tennessee

Preferred Qualifications:

DPT and academic doctorate (PhD/EdD)
Evidence of academic teaching experience at the university level
Current physical therapy license and/or eligible for licensure in the state of Tennessee
Minimum of 5 years clinical experience
Record of scholarly activity including peer reviewed publications
Evidence of leadership in a professional organization at a state or national level
Board specialty or clinical certification in physical therapy content area
Evidence of leadership or administration in clinical practice

The Department of Physical Therapy

The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy (http://www.uthsc.edu/health-professions/physical-therapy/index.php) is to serve the public with a focus on the citizens of Tennessee and the region by preparing qualified practitioners and engaging in clinical care, service, and research. UT Health Science Center DPT prepares outstanding clinicians, as seen in excellent employment and National Physical Therapy Examination passing rates. Faculty are experts in their field and all contribute to the mission of the Department. The Department has enacted a Strategic Plan to improve scholarly and clinical achievements, including the development of the Human Performance Clinical and Research Laboratory. The Department also houses the Movement Science Laboratory and has affiliated faculty with the UT Health Science Center Neuroscience Institute and Department of Preventive Medicine and others that study in the Muscle Biology and Sarcopenia Laboratory and Integrative Muscle Biology Laboratory. Clinical opportunities are also available in the Department's clinical practice or through community organizations.

The College of Health Professions

The College of Health Professions (https://www.uthsc.edu/health-professions/about/index.php) serves as the administrative home for allied health programs offered through the Departments of Audiology and Speech Pathology, Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. The College also houses a research arm, the Division of Rehabilitation Sciences (https://www.uthsc.edu/health-professions/research/rehabilitation-sciences.php), and includes the Muscle Biology and Sarcopenia Laboratory, the Muscle and Neural Laboratory, the Integrative Muscle Biology Laboratory, the Human Performance Clinical and Research Laboratory, and the Movement Science Laboratory.

The Health Sciences Center

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center's Memphis campus comprises six colleges - Health Professions, Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. The Memphis Core Teaching Hospitals include: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Methodist Healthcare, Regional One Health, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Baptist Memorial Health Care, Memphis VA Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital. For more information about UTHSC, go to: https://uthsc.edu/about/index.php.

The UT Health Science Center has a long and rich tradition of accomplishments in basic, clinical, and translational research in a wide variety of disciplines focused on the health issues that impact our community, our region, the state of Tennessee, and the world. UT Health Science Center researchers are supported by both government grants and private funding. The Cancer Center Building opened in 2007 and is the Mid-South's only adult cancer research facility, housing 32 research laboratories and more than 65 scientists. The 140,000-square foot Translational Science Research Building opened in 2016 and currently houses 40 investigators focused on cardiovascular and related diseases. During the last fiscal year, UTHSC generated approximately $85 million in sponsored programs, including NIH grants and grants from private foundations. For more information about UTHSC's research, go to: https://uthsc.edu/research/.

The University of Tennessee system has a combined student enrollment of more than 49,000 students, over 360,000 living alumni, and a total endowment that tops $1 billion.

Memphis

Memphis is an exciting city that offers visitors and residents opportunities for a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. Memphis has a rich history that is celebrated at the National Civil Rights Museum in the Lorraine Motel, Graceland, and the Children's Museum. Memphis has a long heritage of music as the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock and roll. It hosts jazz festivals, Beale Street, and Sun Studios. Memphis is the barbecue pork capital of the world and hosts the Memphis in May International Festival and World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest. In sports, Memphis is home to the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) basketball team, the Memphis Redbirds (AAA) baseball affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, and the various collegiate sports of the University of Memphis. The city has many outdoor recreational opportunities ranging from Shelby Farms Greenline, hiking, water activities, bicycle friendly lanes, and jogging paths. The outstanding Memphis Zoo was voted one of America's Top 10 by Fodor's Travel. The city has several theaters, the Memphis Ballet, and the Memphis Symphony. Memphis has diverse and eclectic neighborhoods, affordable housing of various types, no state income tax, and an easily accessed international airport. For more information about Memphis, go to: https://www.memphistn.gov/.

Complete applications should include the following:

Cover Letter that outlines qualifications and credentials, experience, and accomplishments.
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Names and addresses (including email) of three professional references.

References will not be contacted immediately. Applicants will be informed if/when references will be contacted. Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Kyle Huffman (khuffma4@uthsc.edu@uthsc.edu).

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