Open Rank Faculty Position in Physical Therapy

3 days ago


Statesboro, Georgia, United States Georgia Southern University Full time
About the Position

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced academic faculty member to join our Physical Therapy program at Georgia Southern University. As an open-rank faculty member, you will be responsible for teaching, research, and service responsibilities.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will teach basic musculoskeletal content and other courses in the Physical Therapy curriculum. Additionally, they will conduct research and engage in service responsibilities. This is an academic (10-month) tenure-track appointment.

Required Qualifications
  • Earned DPT in physical therapy
  • Earned academic doctorate (e.g., PhD, DSc, EdD) or active progression toward an academic doctorate (with a commitment to completion)
  • An active, unrestricted PT license and eligibility for a Georgia PT license
  • Contemporary expertise beyond entry-level education in the following content areas: musculoskeletal rehabilitation
  • Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives
  • Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced certification or fellowship in a specialty area of physical therapy
  • Experience in one or more of the following: full-time teaching/administration in a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program, teaching in some other sustained professional or academic capacity
  • Contemporary knowledge in one or more of the following areas: acute care, sports, pelvic health, leadership and management
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
  • Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
  • Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Screening of applications begins November 8, 2024, and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2025.

Contact Information

Andi Beth Mincer, PT, EdD

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Conditions of Employment

All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.

Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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