Assistant Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Health Sciences - PT - 405507

Posting Open Date:

08/30/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Assistant Professor

Appointment Type:

Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005207

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

The Division of Physical Therapy in the Department of Health Sciences is seeking candidates for a faculty position (12-month, tenure-track) with eligibility for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates should possess physical therapy knowledge, expertise, and contributions to evidence in their chosen area of focus. We are intentionally casting a broad net and encourage candidates conducting basic or applied research in the areas of: (1) precision medicine, (2) regenerative medicine, (3) patient-centered outcomes research, and (4) big data across a variety of patient care areas. Outstanding candidates in other areas related to Physical Therapy will also be considered, and are highly encouraged to apply.

While the primary work effort of this position will be fulfilling an individual's research agenda, contributions to the teaching missions in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and Human Movement Science PhD curriculum are expected. With a focus on research, this position also affords access to residencies (pediatric, orthopedic, neurologic), NICU fellowship, HMSC PhD scholars and DPT students through teaching courses in their area of expertise, advising and mentoring both HMSC scholars and DPT students/projects, and contributing service to our community, Division, Department, University, and profession.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

1) An academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) in Physical Therapy, Movement Science, Health Services Research, Biomedical Engineering, or related field; 2) demonstrated or potential for excellence in research; and 3) willingness to contribute to the Division's missions as a part of our enthusiastic, supportive, and dedicated faculty.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

1) Eligible for North Carolina licensure as a physical therapist; 2) post-doctoral
research training or history of extramural grant funding as principal investigator; and 3) demonstrated ability to teach in a graduate-level program.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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