3 Full-Time Physical Therapy Faculty Positions

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for three (3) full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position with the School of Rehabilitation Science, College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. Successful candidates will teach in the Master of Physical Therapy Program, supervise MSc and PhD graduate students, initiate, lead, and participate in research activities, compete successfully for external funding to support their research program, and undertake relevant administrative activities including meetings and committee work.

The School of Rehabilitation Science’s mission is excellence in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science teaching, research, scholarship, and leadership to improve the quality of life and well-being for all people of Saskatchewan and beyond.   As the only Physical Therapy program in the province, the School has an active research program across a broad range of initiatives, collaborating with several local, provincial, and national research groups. The successful candidate will join our team and assist in advancing our strategic plan focused on establishing a hub for rehabilitation science education, research, and community engagement, strengthening Indigenous initiatives, progressing our graduate programming, and enhancing inter-professional collaborative practice and research.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community, and a wide variety of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities and offers a full spectrum of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 26,000.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must be eligible for licensure in the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists, hold or be nearing completion of a PhD or equivalent Doctoral degree, and have at least two years of clinical practice experience. Post-doctoral research experience is an asset.

We are seeking candidates with an interest and ability to engage in scholarly activities across a broad spectrum of practice areas, which may include foundations in physical therapy, cardio-respiratory, musculoskeletal, neuro rehabilitation, and professional practice.

The current salary band for an Assistant Professor position is $99,945 to $120,099. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates must submit, via email, a cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae; a five-year research plan (maximum 3 pages); a teaching portfolio (including a teaching philosophy), and contact information for three (3) references in support of your application to:

Dr. Brenna Bath

Director & Search Committee Chair

School of Rehabilitation Science

University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
Telephone: (306) 966-6573
Email:  [email protected]

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

Review of applications will begin March 11, 2024; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024 (or at a date to be negotiated)

Status: Tenure Track
Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 1/29/2024
Closing Date: March 11, 2024