Faculty Position – Department of Physical Therapy
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 599505
Category: Faculty and Physicians
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Responsibilities
The School of Health Professions is seeking applicants for two full-time Faculty positions in the Department of Physical Therapy. Appointment rank and track will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
- Licensure in the State of Texas
- Completion of Neurological or Orthopedic Residency Program – Recommended
- Neurological Certified Specialist (NCS) or Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) – Recommended
- Completion of advanced terminal degree (PhD, DSc, EdD) – Highly recommended
- Prior experience in PT education – Recommended
Description of Responsibilities:
This core faculty position will be involved in the areas of teaching in the Doctoral Physical Therapy Program, mentoring and management of the advanced residency program, clinical care, and clinical research. These responsibilities include:
- Assist in the development of didactic and clinical curricula
- Provide assigned classroom instruction in didactic and clinical phase of the Program
- Develop appropriate teaching and examination materials
- Provide assigned small group instruction in didactic and clinical phase of the Program
- Clinical responsibilities as assigned
- Serve on Departmental, School, and University committees as assigned
- Provide mentorship and assistance with assigned student research projects
- Provide mentorship, leadership, and didactic education with residency activities as assigned
- Provide mentorship and conduct regular meetings with all assigned student mentees
- Develop and progress in scholarly activity as applicable to faculty track
The program’s close affiliation with UT Southwestern Medical School provides faculty an opportunity to become involved in research and development as well as being in an environment conducive to educational and technological advancements.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
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UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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