Assistant Professor, Clinical, Neurological/Geriatric, Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy

Location: Online/Hybrid
Open Date: Jul 31, 2024
Deadline: Oct 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The Department of Physical Therapy invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track core faculty member at the Clinical Assistant Professor rank to join our dynamic and collaborative team. The successful candidate will have expertise in the Neurological/Geriatic area.

Application reviews will begin in mid-September 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and credentials.

The Department of Physical Therapy at Baylor University is home to a 2-year hybrid DPT program, an orthopedic physical therapy residency, and an interdepartmental collaborative PhD program. We seek an innovative faculty member with a primary teaching role to join our department in meeting its mission to advance societal health through innovative education, connection, leadership, and research in physical therapy.

The Department of Physical Therapy is fully hybrid, with faculty and staff who live across the United States. Faculty may live and lead remotely but must be willing to travel to/work in Waco, TX, for designated periods, including weekends.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include teaching entry-level DPT students in areas of neurological, geriatric, and general physical therapist practice, coaching/mentoring graduate students, engaging in scholarship, and participating in institutional and professional service. Applicants with a background in innovative teaching and learning and experience collaborating remotely with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff in a hybrid environment are encouraged to apply.

Salary and Review Date:

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. To the extent that a faculty or staff member is benefits eligible, Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's well-being and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $100,000.00- $110,000.00. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certification, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

Applications will be reviewed in September and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received after October 31, 2024, cannot be considered.

About Baylor University:

Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's vision of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.



Qualifications:
Required:

A doctoral degree in physical therapy (DPT, tDPT), ABPTS board certification in either Neurological or Geriatric Physical Therapy, along with clinical and DPT-level teaching experience in both neurological and geriatric physical therapy, are required. The candidate must exhibit a collaborative working style (strong communication and interpersonal skills) with faculty and students and model a philosophy consistent with the Department of Physical Therapy’s vision and values and Baylor University’s Christian mission. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred:

As this is primarily a teaching position, demonstrated growth, scholarly work, and professional service regarding pedagogy are preferred, along with previous university-level teaching experience with hybrid, online, or “flipped” educational formats. The Department places a high priority on diversity/equity/inclusion and fostering success at all levels. Individuals from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to apply.


Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/149305

Candidates should provide the following materials through Interfolio:

• A cover letter/letter of interest that includes philosophy on teaching, pedagogical scholarship, and services.
• Contact information for three references.
• All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Official transcript of each academic degree.

Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Tom Longbottom at Thomas_Longbottom@baylor.edu

To learn more about the above position, visit Baylor Human Resources, the Department of Physical Therapy, and the Robbins College of Health & Human Sciences online.


Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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