University of Miami Health System · 14 hours ago
Professor of Clinical - Physical Therapy (Vice Chair, Research)
University of Miami Health System is seeking a Professor of Clinical - Physical Therapy to serve as the Vice Chair for Research. This role involves managing the PhD program, teaching various courses, pursuing grant funding, and conducting research in physical therapy clinical sciences.
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Responsibilities
Management and development of the PhD in Physical Therapy program in the role of Vice Chair for Research including issues related to admissions, curriculum, progression, and reporting
Teach courses in the professional (entry-level) DPT, post-professional residency/fellowships, and PhD curriculum such as research methods, clinical sciences, and foundational sciences as may be assigned according to the candidate’s areas of expertise and the needs of the department
Pursue extramural grant funding individually and as part of a research team
Perform scholarly activities and conduct research in the physical therapy clinical sciences
Serve as an advisor for entry-level clinical DPT and PhD students
Participate collegially in departmental and university service and governance functions
Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chair of the Department
Other duties as assigned: 'Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. Management reserves the right to revise duties as needed.'
Qualification
Required
An earned doctorate (PhD) and post-doctoral training (preferred) with emphasis in an area relevant to Physical Therapy
Demonstrated record of research publication in a defined content area related to physical therapy
Demonstrated record of extramural funding
University level teaching experience in physical therapy in DPT and PhD educational programs
Experience and training in teaching, mentoring, and advising DPT and PhD students
Eligibility for Physical Therapy licensure in Florida
Company
University of Miami Health System
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