Associate or Full Professor of Physical Therapy, Tenured, Fall 2023

Description

Chapman University invites applications for the position of tenured Associate or Full Professor of Physical Therapy, Tenured, Fall 2023 in Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. We seek an outstanding movement scientist with a strong record in research and physical therapy education.

Continually accredited since 1928, the Department of Physical Therapy has a rich tradition as one of the oldest physical therapy programs in the United States. The program graduates two cohorts of forty students each year. Facilities within the Department of Physical Therapy feature advanced motion analysis and Motek/GRAIL laboratories and include a comprehensive range of biomechanical, neurophysiological, and cardiovascular research tools.

The Department of Physical Therapy is located on the Rinker Health Science campus in Irvine, CA. This campus is designed to foster an inter-professional educational environment and to use cutting edge technology in teaching and practice. The campus features state of the art facilities, including a human cadaver anatomy laboratory, advanced learning center with innovative technology, Grand Rounds auditorium with 3D projection capabilities, multi-sized classrooms, a medical library, and collaborative work centers. The campus is home to several accredited graduate health science professional programs, including Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies, and Doctor of Pharmacy. The campus is also the home of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Brain and Behavioral Sciences (Brain Institute), offering additional outstanding facilities for neurophysiological and neuromodulation research. The Rinker campus is strategically located near healthcare institutions, medical device, and biopharmaceutical companies. As the University enters a new period of strategic planning, the expansion of the Rinker campus may provide opportunities for developing new facilities and new partnerships to foster community health and wellness across the lifespan .

Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The university achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities. Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing, and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More information about the university and Crean College is available at https://www.chapman.edu/crean/index.aspx .

The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity .

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a terminal academic doctorate (Ph.D. D.Sc., Ed. D or equivalent) in a clinically-relevant movement science such as biomechanics, neuroscience, kinesiology, or other human movement research field. Candidates who hold current licensure as a physical therapist (or eligibility for licensure in California) and have experience in teaching in musculoskeletal/orthopedic content areas are highly desirable for this position.

Strong preference will be given to candidates who are already at the tenured Associate or Professor level with established research programs and a history of extramural grant funding. Current physical therapy faculty research at Chapman examines biomechanical and neurological aspects of typical/atypical movement and motor control with focus on gait, balance, postural control, upper extremity function, and motor learning. Strong candidates will have a research agenda that is aligned with current Departmental research and/or be interested in developing new translational partnerships to foster community health and wellness across the lifespan.

Responsibilities

Sustain a productive line of research and maintain/secure extramural funding.

Strengthen the scholarly productivity of the Department by mentoring tenure-track faculty and by facilitating inter-professional collaboration within and beyond the University.

Work cooperatively and effectively with physical therapy faculty and Chapman collaborators in the fields of orthopedics, geriatrics, pediatrics, applied neuroscience, health psychology, or other areas to foster collaborative research and enhance the student learning experience.

Teach in area(s) of expertise and curricular need in the DPT program and assist with coordination of part-time lecturers/teaching lab assistants as applicable. Teaching load is negotiable based on research excellence and extramural funding. Candidates are expected to mentor physical therapy students.

Candidates with combined PhD and PT credentials will be expected to maintain clinical licensure.

Perform academic and professional service at a level commensurate with rank.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the following:

1. Letter of application outlining your interest, experience, and accomplishments relevant to this position
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Reprints of publications or other examples of scholarly work
4. Contact details for three professional references

Items should be addressed to Dr. Jo Armour Smith, DPT Search Committee Chair.

Application reviews will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate. This position is subject to final budget approval. The salary range for this Associate or Full Professor position is $115,000-$125,000.

Further inquiries can be directed to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jo Armour Smith josmith@chapman.edu , cc to Faculty Search Coordinators San White sawhite@chapman.edu and Eddie De La Torre edelatorre@chapman.edu and use “PT Assoc/Full Tenured Position” as the email subject line.

Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. A competitive start-up package will be provided based on the rank and funding status of the applicant.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

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