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Closing Date:

10/05/2024

Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

CHP | Physical Therapy

Department's Website:

https://healthprofessions.uams.edu/programs/physical-therapy/

Summary of Job Duties:

The College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position in our Department of Physical Therapy, which is located at the UAMS Northwest Campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, resourceful individual to contribute to an innovative and successful program that enjoys strong institutional and community support, exceptional facilities and a small class size (28). This is a 12-month position at the assistant or associate professor rank, beginning preferably Spring 2025. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with qualifications and college promotion and tenure criteria.


The Program
•The UAMS Physical Therapy program admits 28 students per year, utilizing an individualized, holistic admission process that considers both academic and non-academic admission factors.
•The curriculum emphasizes active learning methods, including flipping the classroom, that focus on integration and application of material and critical thinking skills. In-class sessions will involve problem-based and team-based learning, as well as inter-professional learning experiences.
•Newly renovated facilities include 14,000 square feet of dedicated teaching and research space and two outpatient clinics, a multi-disciplinary clinic and a dedicated out-patient rehabilitation therapy clinic. Faculty and students will have ongoing patient contact in these out-patient clinics as well as an onsite skilled nursing facility, beginning early in the curriculum.
•Simulation labs using standardized patients and in-house clinics will allow a progressive, ongoing clinical education experience, cumulating with, but not relying solely upon, clinical placements.
•Onsite research equipment includes a Noraxon wireless motion analysis system that includes Ultium wireless insoles and 3D motion capture IMU’s, that can synchronize with 14 channels of wireless EMG. Other onsite equipment available for clinical research includes a BTE Primus, a Neurocom Balance Master with Invision, a Cosmed Quark CPET Metabolic Testing System, an AlterG Anti-gravity Treadmill and a Cadwell Sierra Summit NCV/EMG unit. Collaborative research opportunities exist with other faculty at UAMS Northwest, UAMS Little Rock and the nearby University of Arkansas campus.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree, either post-professional or DPT with advanced clinical specialize PLUS three (3) years’ experience as a licensed physical therapist with teaching, research or clinical experience in orthopedic disorders, exercise physiology and/or biomechanics
• Strong communication, organizational & interpersonal skills; ability to identify & solve problems
• Contemporary evidence-based clinical practice knowledge in orthopedics, exercise physiology, and/or clinical practice area
• Experience with designing and conducting independent or collaborative research in area of clinical expertise
• Physical therapy license, or license eligible, in Arkansas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced (non-clinical) Doctorate PLUS three (3)years prior teaching experience in a physical therapy academic program
• Established scholarly agenda
• Active involvement in professional activities at the local, state or national level

Additional Information:

Responsibilities

•  Designs and teach academic courses in area(s) of content expertise
• Engages in scholarly and service activities, consistent with university, college, and CAPTE expectations for core faculty
• Contributes to program and curriculum assessment and planning activities
• Duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity:

Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes