Assistant Professor: Physical Therapy

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore currently invites resumes for a full-time, twelve-month, tenure track position in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The salary is commensurate with experience.

Salary Range - $90,000 - $95,000

Benefits: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees

and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits

Division.

• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision

coverage.

• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an

Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement

Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state

match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife

Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).

• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM

policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland

institutions.

• Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per

year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.

• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of

Maryland wellness programs.

Department Information: The Department of Physical Therapy has fully equipped laboratories that include Human Anatomy, Motion Analysis, Cardiopulmonary, and Clinical Practice Simulation. The department encourages and participates in numerous collaborative efforts with local clinics, hospitals, and universities. Please see the departmental website for additional information (https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pt/).

Responsibilities:

• Teach courses and professional content within a DPT program and engage

in university, department, and community projects that may involve

research and/or clinical activities for the department. Areas of instruction

include therapeutic exercise, communication and psychosocial aspects of

disability, physical therapy tests and measures, prosthetic rehabilitation,

clinical judgement seminars, and other physical therapy procedures.

• Develop a scholarship agenda.
• Participate in professional/service activities.
• Coordinate courses as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy with advanced certification credential.
• Licensure as a physical therapist (or eligible for licensure and license

obtained within 90 days of employment) in the State of Maryland.

• Five (5) years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice experience

(preferably with some experience in an inpatient setting).

Preferences:

• Candidates with completed or significant progress toward a terminal

academic doctorate degree (Ph.D., EdD, DSc, etc.)

Physical Demands:

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at

desk.

• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and

internally.

• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Licenses/ Certifications: • Licensure as a physical therapist (or eligible for licensure and license obtained within 90 days of employment) in the State of Maryland.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department

UMES-HLPR-Physical Therapy

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$90,000 - $95,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.