Professor of Clinical – Physical Therapy – Vice Chair – Research

Professor of Clinical – Physical Therapy – Vice Chair – Research

Requirements

• An earned doctorate (PhD) and post-doctoral training (preferred) with emphasis in an area relevant to Physical Therapy.
• Demonstrated record of research publication in a defined content area related to physical therapy.
• Demonstrated record of extramural funding.
• University level teaching experience in physical therapy in DPT and PhD educational programs.
• Experience and training in teaching, mentoring, and advising DPT and PhD students.
• Eligibility for Physical Therapy licensure in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Management and development of the PhD in Physical Therapy program in the role of Vice Chair for Research including issues related to admissions, curriculum, progression, and reporting.
• Teach courses in the professional (entry-level) DPT, post-professional residency/fellowships, and PhD curriculum such as research methods, clinical sciences, and foundational sciences as may be assigned according to the candidate’s areas of expertise and the needs of the department.
• Pursue extramural grant funding individually and as part of a research team.
• Perform scholarly activities and conduct research in the physical therapy clinical sciences.
• Serve as an advisor for entry-level clinical DPT and PhD students.
• Participate collegially in departmental and university service and governance functions.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chair of the Department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-doctoral training (preferred)