Job Details

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
  • Position Number: 5967474
  • Location: Chattanooga, TN
  • Position Type: Health - Physical & Occupational Therapy


Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health, Education and Professional Studies
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Location
Chattanooga, TN

Open Date
Jan 16, 2025

Description
The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) seeks a full-time 9-month, non-tenure track faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. Within this role, opportunities exist for maintaining some clinical practice.

Effective Date: August 1, 2025

Responsibilities:
  • Teach and advise students within the DPT Program
  • Engage in scholarship, including executing independently or in partnership with other faculty a research agenda with dissemination
  • Actively participate in DPT Program curriculum development, assessment, and execution
  • Engage in department, college, university service and/or professional service
  • Contribute to department accreditation, outcome assessment, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Ongoing professional development in andragogy and relevant teaching responsibilities


Qualifications
Required:
  • DPT degree or equivalent
  • ABPTS or other specialty certification
  • Tennessee licensed or eligible with direct access privileges
  • APTA member
  • 3 years full-time clinical experience
  • Expertise for lead teaching of
    • limb loss management
    • prosthetics and orthotics
    • additional program content areas related to clinical expertise
    • additional program content areas related to evolving curricular need(s)

Preferred:
  • Experience in lead teaching at the doctoral level
  • Expertise or demonstrated strong commitment to develop expertise for lead teaching of
    • wound management
    • lymphedema management
  • Clinical experience in multiple healthcare settings (e.g., outpatient, acute care, home health, skilled nursing, inpatient rehab)
  • Clinical experience with management of patients with significant multi-system involvement
  • Experience in research and/or service in the physical therapy profession


Application Instructions
Application Process:

Applicants must submit the following materials electronically through the UTC Faculty Career Job Site:
  • Letter of interest
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • All higher education transcripts
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Names, titles, and email addresses for three (3) references for confidential letters of recommendation to be requested.

Inquiries may be made to Dr. Max Jordon at Max-Jordon@utc.edu.

Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is the second-largest campus in the University of Tennessee System and serves a diverse student body of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students through five academic colleges. Since its founding as Chattanooga University in 1886, UTC has established a reputation for excellence built on a unique blend of the private and public traditions of American higher education. Today, UTC brings a passion for excellence in all pursuits and is dedicated to making a difference in our community and in the lives of our students.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga proudly calls Chattanooga home-a city lauded by U.S. News and World Report, Money Magazine and Southern Living (to name a few!) for its unique blend of historic charm and modern vibrancy.

Nestled between scenic Lookout Mountain and the Tennessee River, Chattanooga offers breathtaking natural beauty, lively city amenities and a small-town feel. Our city has it all, with historic cultural institutions like the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra and the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, iconic attractions like Rock City and Ruby Falls, opportunities for epic outdoor adventures, and an eclectic contemporary art, music and food scene.

Chattanooga's robust economy fosters an environment where tech start-ups thrive alongside established industries and corporations. It's where innovation meets tradition, creating endless opportunities for growth and success.

UTC embodies Chattanooga's dynamic spirit, serving as one of the city's most vital institutions where progressive transformation and community thrive. UTC is where Chattanooga goes to build the future.


For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/162081

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility at (423) 425-5824. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility at (423) 425-5760.










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