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Open Rank in Physical Therapy and Movement Sciences
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Position Number: 5724544
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Health - Physical & Occupational Therapy

Open Rank in Physical Therapy and Movement Sciences

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) College of Health Sciences invites nominations and applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate, or Clinical Professor (non-tenure track) position in the Department of Physical Therapy and Movement Sciences (DPT&MS). This is a 12-month (9-month plus 3-month) appointment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The successful applicants must be U.S. licensed physical therapist with a clinical doctorate in physical therapy or academic doctorate in physical therapy or a related field, and have expertise in one or more of the following clinical fields: Orthopedics, Geriatrics, Cardiopulmonary, Oncology, Pediatrics, or Gender Health. Job responsibilities will be approximately 60-70% teaching, with the remaining workload split among clinical practice in a pro-bono clinic, some scholarly activity (e.g., grant writing, manuscript submissions, and conference presentations), and service to the program, college, university, community, and profession. Anticipated appointment date is negotiable but not later than Fall 2025. The ideal candidate will have a clinical specialization, a passion for supervising students in clinical and research activities, excel at incorporating active-learning strategies in teaching, thrive in a bi-national setting, embrace the opportunities to work with underserved groups, and flourish in an independent work environment.

This position represents an excellent opportunity for an outstanding individual to join a strong DPT program and a cohesive faculty team. Multiple research/scholarly opportunities are available in community and clinical settings on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Prior academic experience and current scholarship/research will determine appointments at the Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate, or Clinical Professor level.

Job Requirements:
Candidates are required to have: (1) current license as a physical therapist in the United States; (2) eligibility for physical therapist licensure in Texas; (3) a clinical doctoral in physical therapy or academic doctorate in physical therapy or a related field; (4) at least 3 years of clinical experience as a physical therapist; (5) experience with or potential for graduate teaching excellence; (6) proficiency with instructional technology, or potential to develop proficiency; (7) record of scholarly/research productivity that meets accreditation requirements, or potential to develop it; (8) experience with service to the program, college, university, community, and/or profession, or potential to demonstrate service; and (9) ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS: (1) ABPTS clinical specialization; (2) academic doctorate; (3) teaching experience in a DPT program; (4) record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at peer-reviewed conferences, and/or past/present external funding for research/scholarly activities; (5) record of leadership role(s) in physical therapy; (6) current membership in the American Physical Therapy Association; and/or (7) advanced proficiency in Spanish.

Additional Information:
SALARY/BENEFITS: The initial salary is negotiable and based on qualifications and experience. The position comes with excellent fringe benefits and potential research start-up package.

Hiring decisions are based upon budget approval.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
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