Assistant Professor
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- Faculty
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- School of Health Professions
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- 24001055 Requisition #
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, invites applications and nominations for the position of Open Rank Physical Therapy Faculty Member. The Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions at UT Health San Antonio is looking for a 12-month tenure-track faculty to join our team. The ideal candidate will have university teaching experience and will enhance the department’s teaching and scholarship in their area of expertise. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and track record.
Responsibilities:
· Participating in ongoing curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
· Teaching assigned courses, to include Management of the Patient with Musculoskeletal Dysfunction I and II.
· Academic advising and mentoring students in research and other areas.
· Establishing and maintaining a record of research and scholarly productivity.
· Providing community and professional service.
· Participation in program, school, and university committees as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
· Physical Therapy license in any US jurisdiction or fully eligible.
· Experience teaching in a physical therapy professional program.
· Doctoral degree (e.g., DPT, PhD, EdD, DSc, or DrPH) in Physical Therapy or related field to be completed by the start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Track record of externally funded research to include current funding; preferably federal funding (e.g., NIH/PCORI/DoD/NIDILRR).
· Peer reviewed publications and/or presentations.
· Service experience in local, regional, national, or international organizations.
· An individual with a OCS, SCS, ECS, or other relevant board certification with significant clinical experience will be considered.
About University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UT Health):
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is one of the country’s leading academic health centers. UT Health ranks among the top health science universities worldwide in receiving National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding and has provided outstanding health science education and training since its founding in 1968.
The mission of UT Health San Antonio is to make lives better through excellence in education, research, health care and community engagement. Strategies for achieving this mission include:
· Educating a diverse student body to become excellent health care providers and scientists.
· Engaging in research to understand health and disease.
· Providing compassionate and culturally proficient health care.
· Engaging our community to improve health.
· Influencing thoughtful advances in health policy.
In fulfillment of this mission, UT Health San Antonio seeks to provide the best in health career education, conduct groundbreaking biomedical research, while also providing the best patient care and community service to San Antonio and the South Texas/Border Region. With undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs, UT Health San Antonio is a major academic health science university composed of six schools: School of Medicine, School of Health Professions, School of Nursing, Dental School, and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Public Health. For more information on UT Health visit our website at www.uthscsa.edu
Application and Nomination Process:
All correspondence relating to the position of Open Rank Physical Therapy Faculty Member at University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio should be directed in confidence to:
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A complete application should include the following:
1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position.
2. Updated CV.
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
4. Three (3) professional references with contact information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)
Applications received by August 1, 2024, will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.
FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
