Position Information
Posting Details
Official Job Title | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR |
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Working Title: | Assistant Professor/Associate Professor |
Position Number | 01051669 |
Division | College of Health Professions & Sciences |
Department | B100800 SCHOOL OF REHAB SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY |
Position Type | Faculty |
Appointment Type | Tenure Track Faculty |
Pay Basis | Academic |
Salary Grade | Cat D |
FLSA Status | Exempt |
Percent | 100% |
Posting Type | Faculty & Instructional |
UWM Description | The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County. UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/ |
School/College/Division Description | The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee College of Health Professions & Sciences offers a wide array of health-related academic programs in biomedical sciences, global health, health care administration, nursing, the rehabilitation sciences, and sustainable peacebuilding serving 2300+ students. The faculty and staff in these areas are training our graduates for high-demand careers. Many of our degree programs are nationally recognized and ranked and have achieved the highest accreditation possible. The academic quality of our programs is excellent, and through our outreach and e-Learning programs, we have extended access to our educational resources to distant locations. Our interdisciplinary collaborations continue to expand, which has enabled us to establish a distinguished presence on campus and become an engine for innovation for southeastern Wisconsin. Through research, our faculty, staff, and students continue to break new ground and pioneer investigations that are helping advance discoveries critical to the health care professions and sciences. We are proudly dedicated to serving our community through fruitful partnership with many organizations, alumni, and friends. The School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (RS&T) is situated within the College of Health Professions & Sciences, the largest such academic unit in the state. The School offers programs in Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Occupational Therapy, Sciences and Rehabilitation, and Therapeutic Recreation. The Department has a strong focus on Interprofessional education, research excellence and technology. Within UWM, the School collaborates with the School of Nursing, the School of Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration, the Zilber College of Public Health, and the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare for a UWM Partners in Health campus initiative to be a regional healthcare leader in education, research, and service. DPT Program The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT) is actively committed to serving its neighbors and has strong community partnerships throughout the region. Our students work with our community partners starting in the second week of the program. UWM has the only DPT program at a public institution in southeastern Wisconsin, ensuring a PT education is available to all. The UWM DPT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). For More information, please see https://uwm.edu/rehabilitation-sciences-technology/academics/dr-physical-therapy/ The City of Milwaukee is a regional center for medical services and research, home to several hospitals as well as the Medical College of Wisconsin, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and the Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center. UWM maintains strong connections with community partners in healthcare research through the Clinical-Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI), which provides opportunities for interdisciplinary and inter-agency collaboration. |
Job Summary | UWM is a Carnegie R1 institution with strong community engagement and an access mission. Our institution has a deep commitment to the success of all students, particularly those who have been historically underrepresented in the academy. We are seeking an academic professional for the DPT Program who is committed to excellence in research and scholarship and in high-quality education. The successful candidate will be expected to teach graduate courses in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program and/or undergraduate courses in the RS&T program; mentor and advise graduate students; develop and/or expand their own research program; engage in university and professional service; and maintain liaisons with academic colleagues, as well as with community partners and nonacademic agencies. |
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Target Salary Range | Final salary offers contingent upon skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the position. There is also a negotiable start-up funds amount. |
Benefits and Total Rewards | As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life |
Application Instructions | Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of January 8, 2024. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by January 7, 2024. Application materials received after January 7, 2024 may not be reviewed. |
Application Deadline | |
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) | Yes |
If Continuous, Initial Review Date | 01/08/2024 |
Position Contact Name | Jackson Prowse |
Contact Phone | 414-251-6445 |
Contact Email | [email protected] |
Application Notes | For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number. |
Legal Notices | AA/EO Statement UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable Accommodations UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [email protected] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy. Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. |
Job Categories | Faculty/Instruction - Health Sciences, Healthcare/Medical |
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