PHYSICAL THERAPY TEACHING FACULTY

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Job Summary:

This position will be located on the UW Madison campus as part of the UW-Madison Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. This position is being hired to start Aug 1, 2022, in anticipation of being ready to teach and complete other duties the start of the fall academic semester. The faculty member hired will be expected to spend the majority of their time teaching, providing leadership and direct patient care at University Health Services, and managing the first-year clinical learning experiences. Duties will include providing classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course, assisting with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction, and working with partners across and beyond campus . Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online, and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.

SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members, and veterans are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities:

1. Clinical and University Health Services leadership -25%
2. Teaching DPT students and other health care professionals - 20%
3. Teaching and administrative duties relative to clinical education and teaching ethics courses - 20%
4. Managing administrative duties with interprofessional programming - 5%
5. Program service - 5%
6. Scholarship and other - 25%

The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
PhD or other terminal degree, or a degree at least one level above the level of instruction, or otherwise approved as qualified by the Dean

Doctor of Physical Therapy or related terminal degree. A bachelor's or master's degree in PT along with a PhD, DSC, or EDd would be considered.

Qualifications:

Required:
- Ability to teach a variety of topics from clinical related courses (physical agents) to professional development seminars.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to create, present, and assess effectiveness of external continuing education offerings including ethics course to PTs and PTAs in WI.
- Adult learning characteristics demonstrating problem solving abilities, initiative, and seeking answers.
- Able to work well with others on the team and manage conflict in a professional manner.
- Ability to collaborate with other professionals.

Preferred:
- 2-3+ years' of teaching in higher education or related field.
- Experience with classroom management platforms
- 2-3+ years' experience in clinical teaching and leadership with the ability to vision and grow PT care in the University Health Services.
- Experience working with students in clinical education and performing administrative duties

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 01, 2022


Additional Information:

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy 258359; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider clinical teacher faculty candidates with or without research credentials for this non-tenure-track position.

How to Apply:

The deadline for assuring full consideration is June 26, 2022, however, this position will remain open and application may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered.

To apply for this position, please click on the "" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following:

- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A cover letter describing 1) your interest in this position, 2) what you would bring to the Department of Physical Therapy, 3) how the Department could contribute to your career, and 4) how you would contribute to the Department's mission to foster an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace.

You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Beth Miller
bmiller53@wisc.edu
608-265-8696
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Professor (CHS)(IC014) or Associate Professor (CHS)(IC015) or Assistant Professor (CHS)(IC016)

Department(s):

A530374-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ACAD AFFAIRS/PHYS THERAPY

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

258493-AS



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: May 25 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: