Assistant/Associate/Professor - DOQ
University of Utah, College of Health
Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor Tenure Track Position
The Department of Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training in the College of Health at the University of Utah is seeking 2 faculty candidates. The positions will be full-time faculty position on the Tenure Track. The rank of the hire will be commensurate with academic and scholarly experience. The primary responsibility of this position will be to contribute to and advance the Department's research portfolio through leadership and participation in funded research. The Department is interested in expanding existing areas of research strengths in health services research, implementation science, clinical trials of rehabilitation interventions, and digital health technologies including wearables and telehealth. Highly qualified applicants with expertise in other areas will also be considered.
The applicant should demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and collaborative skills. Responsibilities will include participation in collaborative research with colleagues within the College of Health and throughout the University. The successful applicants will integrate their expertise by participating in the existing entry-level DPT or MAT programs, post-professional continuing education programs, or Rehabilitation Sciences PhD program. It is expected that the successful candidate will recruit and mentor doctoral and post-doctoral trainees. In addition to research, job responsibilities will include teaching, mentoring, and serving on related committees. Qualifications include: an academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, or equivalent; record of (or emerging potential for) generating grants and peer-reviewed publications.
The Department is home to four-degree offerings, including a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, of which rehabilitation health services is one of the areas of research emphasis. The Department focuses on rehabilitation research and has successful collaborations across the University to support this mission. Collaborative entities include the Department of Population Health Sciences, Center on Aging, Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, University Orthopedic Center, Department of Neurology, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Utah Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative, and the University of Utah Digital Health Initiative, among others.
The positions will remain open until qualified applicants are identified. Rank and salary are dependent on experience and qualifications. Individuals wishing to apply for the position should submit an application through the University of Utah Human Resources website.
For more information contact:
Lee Dibble, PT, PhD, AT-R
Professor and Chair
Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
College of Health
Lee.dibble@hsc.utah.edu
801-581-4637
Please apply online at the link below:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/202702
Applicants should include the following items in their application:
1) Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2) Research Statement (1-page)
3) A list of 3 references (all references must be outside of the University of Utah and its affiliates)
4) A copy of the last awarded degree or diploma as a PDF file under the “Applicant Document - Other” category.
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