tenure track assistant/associate professor
The Physical Therapy Program at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse invites qualified persons to apply for full-time, 12-month, tenure track assistant/associate professor position available September 2023.
A new or established educator in the areas of clinical anatomy or neuroanatomy with teaching experience and a scholarly agenda to complement the existing faculty is desired. The DPT program and other programs within the Department of Health Professions support a variety of scholarly and clinical research opportunities (Ex; LIMS - La Crosse Institute of Movement Science and the UW-L - Mayo Research Collaborative).
Tenure Track Required Criteria:
The successful candidate must:
1. Have or be near to completing a terminal scholarly degree (PhD, DSc, EdD, or equivalent) by the start date. Degree must be earned by the first personnel review, no later than May 15, 2024.
Tenure Track Desired Criteria:
The successful candidate may:
1. Demonstrate experience in graduate level higher education.
2. Have teaching and/or research experience in graduate level courses in clinically relevant anatomy and/or neuroanatomy.
3. Be licensed to practice in a discipline within the health professions (ex: MD, PT, OT, PA, etc.) in a US jurisdiction by position start date.
4. Have clinical experience in their discipline.
5. Demonstrate ability to present a positive and professional attitude when dealing with students, faculty and staff, clients, local community, and the national professional community.
6. Demonstrate ability to teach in an interdisciplinary setting and work collaboratively with multiple health and educational professionals.
7. Possess excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication, organizational, and time management skills.
8. Have knowledge and experience in managing an anatomy lab.
9. Have a developing or established line of scholarly inquiry.
The Physical Therapy Program is part of the Department of Health Professions which includes Medical Dosimetry, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Radiation Therapy. Our program consists of 10 dynamic core faculty and a strong complement of adjunct faculty. We are committed to mentoring new faculty in teaching and scholarship. The department is located in the College of Science and Health.
The Physical Therapy Program is housed in the Health Science Center (HSC), recognized for its spacious, well-appointed teaching labs, classrooms, and established biomechanics, human performance, and anatomy laboratories. Our physical therapy program has strong alliances with national, regional, and local medical centers and practices. The program is proud to support the La Crosse Institute of Movement Science (LIMS), the Gundersen Sports Medicine Residency Program, and the Mayo Research Collaborative.
This position will be open until filled, with a first review date of June 15, 2023. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Paul Reuteman, PT, DPT, Search Committee Chair, at preuteman@uwlax.edu or 608-785-8469.
Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, UW-La Crosse does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction records. Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/
INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university. Highlights include:
* Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
* Paid holidays and sick days.
* Sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL.
* After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
* Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in the state and nation.
Learn more at: https://www.uwlax.edu/globalassets/offices-services/human-resources/benefits-info/2022-quick-guide-faasli.pdf
Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage. INFORMATION ABOUT UW-LA CROSSE AND THE REGION The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW-La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.
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