Assistant Professor - Full-Time

Assistant Professor (Rehabilitation Science undergraduate program)

University of Pittsburgh
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Community Health Services and Rehabilitation Science – Pittsburgh, PA

The Department of Community Health Services and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time appointment (non-tenure) stream Assistant Professor (9-month appointment, September-May) to serve as a key member of the undergraduate Rehabilitation Science faculty.  This 9-month faculty position is at the Assistant Professor rank, according to qualifications.  The position can be at the Instructor or Assistant Professor rank based on education and experience.   The successful candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas:  Research Methodology, Human Physiology, and Medical Terminology.

Responsibilities will include teaching in the undergraduate Rehabilitation Science (BS) program along with mentoring and evaluation of students in the program.  The successful candidate will be expected to participate in program meetings and collaborate with others within the department, School of Health and Rehabilitation Science, and the University at large.  The University of Pittsburgh is committed to eliminating barriers and obstacles created by institutional discrimination.  We encourage applicants to comment in their cover letter on how their teaching, scholarship, service, and outreach activities contribute to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Minimum requirements for this position include a doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DPT) in Rehabilitation Science or related area and at least 10 years experience teaching at the collegiate level.

Area of Focus: Pitt SHRS invites applications and nominations for a 9-month faculty position up to the Assistant Professor rank.  The successful candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas:  Research Methodology, Human Physiology, and Medical Terminology.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualification:  Minimum requirements for this position include a doctoral degree and at least 10 years of experience teaching at the collegiate level.  Also must show demonstrated expertise in community health, especially in the focus areas of  Research Methodology, Human Physiology, and Medical Terminology.  A doctoral degree is required for the rank of Assistant to Associate Professor.
Starting Date:   1 Sept 2024

Additional Education and/or Experience Essential to the Position: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with faculty and professionals in the community. Strong teaching skills with an ability to be an effective mentor to students.

Expectations:

Experience-Teaching:  The candidate will demonstrate successful experience and/or a strong motivation for excellence in classroom, clinical, and simulation/laboratory instruction and teaching.

Experience-Service: The candidate will demonstrate successful academic collaboration and/or a strong motivation for such collaboration and building and maintaining excellence in professional development and clinical education in a research-intensive department, school, and university.

INSTITUTION: The University of Pittsburgh is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. Founded in 1787 as The Pittsburgh Academy, a private institution until 1966, the University is now a state-related research university as part of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education in Pennsylvania. Pitt has its main campus in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh and four regional undergraduate campuses. Pitt is home to 16 schools and colleges that offer a breadth of high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs. The university offers over 645 degrees and certificate programs. Total enrollment at Pitt (including graduate and professional schools) is 28,234 (18,274 full-time undergraduates, 9,960 graduate students). A proven economic engine, Pitt contributes $4.2 billion to communities throughout Pennsylvania. In addition to membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU), Pitt consistently appears in the top echelon of national and global university rankings. In 2021, the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings again named the Pittsburgh campus as the No. 1 public university in the Northeastern United States. Pitt ranks fifth among U.S. universities in competitive grants awarded to members of its faculty by the National Institutes of Health. The university ranks ninth nationally in federal science and engineering funding, according to the National Science Foundation. Pitt is No. 19 among the nation’s top public colleges and universities in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report of Best Colleges and No. 47 on its lists of best global universities.

SCHOOL: The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences was established in 1969 as a health sciences school of the University of Pittsburgh. SHRS stands on its solid reputation as an international leader in rehabilitation and disabilities education, research, and community services, improving the lives and independence of all people with a focus on people at risk for our having chronic conditions or disabilities and those who have traditionally been underserved and underrepresented. The vision of the school is to be a catalyst for a world free of barriers and disparities that allows all people, regardless of health, to have opportunities to participate in life to the fullest; to be accomplished through education, research, and service. SHRS is a nationally renowned leader in the field of healthcare education, research, and clinical practice preparation. With 13 different disciplines related to health and rehabilitative care, SHRS shapes future generations of health care professionals, therapists, counselors, advocates, scientists, providers, and practitioners, trained to serve the needs of all people, regardless of background, levels of health, or mobility. Pitt SHRS has grown to over 20 degree programs, forged beneficial linkages across the Health Sciences and University, and has found its graduate programs holding top spots in annual graduate school rankings. Five SHRS graduate programs earned top spots in the recent US News and World Report's annual graduate school ranking of disciplines: Physical Therapy (#1), Occupational Therapy (#3), Speech-Language Pathology (#3), Audiology (#7), and Rehabilitation Counseling (#18). Pitt SHRS reaps many benefits as part of a research-intensive university and as a member of a cohesive and well-organized cadre of health sciences schools. Additionally, SHRS enjoys strong relationships with the world-class University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), the Veterans Administration (VA) Pittsburgh Healthcare System, as well as collaborations with researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in its Robotics Institute and the School of Computer Science. Pitt SHRS is well-positioned for the future with unparalleled research activity, including the recent receipt of four Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) grants, a strong cadre of faculty and staff, clinical education programs with excellent student outcomes, and a major focus on interprofessional education and practice (IPE/IPP).

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants should apply for the position(s) online at Talent Center: Careers at Pitt or www.join.pitt.edu (requisition #24001494). A complete application includes: (1) a cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; AND (3) three letters of recommendation.  Recruitment and review of applications will be conducted immediately and continued with full consideration until the position is filled. 

Application materials including a cover letter stating interest, curriculum vitae, and three (3) letters of recommendation should be submitted through Talent Center (https://www.join.pitt.edu requisition #24001494).

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.