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Elon University,
in partnership with Cone Health- Alamance Regional Medical Center,
announces the availability of a
full-time, tenure-track faculty position
in the DPT Program
School of Health Sciences
Department of Physical Therapy Education
in partnership with Cone Health- Alamance Regional Medical Center,
announces the availability of a
full-time, tenure-track faculty position
in the DPT Program
School of Health Sciences
Department of Physical Therapy Education
The Department of Physical Therapy Education at Elon University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, made available because of retirement. The department of 14 full-time and 4 part-time highly qualified, dynamic faculty colleagues is interested in recruiting an individual who can demonstrate teaching experience in clinical biomechanics/kinesiology and musculoskeletal physical therapy. The successful candidate will also have an ongoing research agenda related to biomechanics, rehabilitation/movement science, and/or motor control. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarship, department and university service.
The successful candidate will have:
• An academic and/or clinical (physical therapy) terminal degree
• Residency or fellowship training or ABPTS certification in orthopedics or sports physical therapy
• A record of teaching in an academic program with the preference in the following content areas: movement science, pain and altered motor control, clinical biomechanics.
• Eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in North Carolina
• A minimum of 5 years of clinical practice in musculoskeletal physical therapy
• Active membership in professional organizations
Preferred candidates will also have:
• Demonstrated experience in research and scholarship
• Active leadership in a professional organization
The start date for this position is negotiable, with preference that the successful candidate start between January and June, 2017.
About the Department: In 2012, the Department of Physical Therapy Education (DPTE) moved to the LEED-certified Gerald L. Francis Center where the newly formed School of Health Sciences is located. The DPTE occupies approximately 32,000 square feet with state-of-the-art equipment for teaching and research. The DPTE and the School of Health Sciences enjoy a strong collaborative partnership with Cone Health-Alamance Regional Medical Center. Please visit our website at www.elon.edu/dpt for additional information regarding the DPTE.
Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning. Elon is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes all applicants. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and level of experience.
To Apply: Application deadline is September 30, 2016 with review of applicants beginning immediately. Application (letter of intent including statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, curriculum vitae, and three references) should be directed electronically to:
Daryl Lawson, PT, DSc
Search Committee Chair, DPTE
dlawson3@elon.edu
Phone: 339-278-6352