Description

Job Description

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science (PTRS) is recruiting for a 12-month, full-time, tenure track faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor. We seek outstanding applicants to support our entry level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and PhD in Physical Rehabilitation Science programs teaching mission as well as supporting the laboratory research goals in collaboration with the University of Maryland's Medicine Institute for Neuroscience Discovery (UM-MIND).

Responsibilities include didactic instruction in areas of content expertise; participation in curriculum evaluation and development; engagement in scholarly activities; and service.

Rank and salary Expected rank for this position will be Associate Professor, however, final rank and tenure status will be commensurate with selected candidate's experience. Expected Salary Range: $125,000 to $160,000. The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of UMSOM PTRS faculty compensation program or pay from participation in UMSOM PTRS variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position offers a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. Note: Leave and tuition benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

For immediate consideration, please send: a cover letter; a recent CV; and the names and contact information of three references. Cover letters should be addressed the Chair of the Search Committee: Linda B. Horn, PT, DScPT, MHS, GCS, NCS, FNAP, Assistant Professor. Please cite Position Number: 03-329-067 in your letter of application.



Qualifications

Qualifications include an academic Doctorate degree in neuroscience, biokinesiology, physiology, or rehabilitation science; eligibility for a Maryland Physical Therapy license; previous academic teaching experience; and the ability to work collaboratively and successfully with a variety of healthcare and research professionals. The candidate should have evidence of scholarly work in neuromotor rehabilitation.

Preferred qualifications include evidence of funded research in rehabilitation with neuromotor disorders, and strong methodological and conceptual skills.