Assistant Professor - Physical Therapy

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Posted: 23-Mar-24

Location: New York, NY

Salary: Open

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Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 122886

The Programs in Physical Therapy at Columbia University invites applications for a full-time (12-month) faculty position.  The successful candidate is primarily expected to build research capacity and expertise in musculoskeletal physical therapy and/or exercise and maintain an active funded research agenda. The candidate is expected to actively seek internal or external funding and enhance the didactic and research mentorship for post-professional Doctor of Education in Movement Science (Physical Therapy) students.  Responsibilities of core faculty include teaching, scholarship, service, and student advisement.  Opportunities exist for clinical teaching or practice at the Columbia University Physical Therapy Faculty Practices (Columbia Doctors) and/or New York Presbyterian (CUIMC). 

The candidate will join a team of 17 core faculty, 8 clinical faculty, and numerous adjunct faculty from New York Presbyterian (CUIMC) and the surrounding tri-state area who are experts in their fields and committed to excellence.  We seek a candidate who will pursue excellence in physical therapy through intellectual curiosity, evidence-based teaching, and scholarly inquiry.  We value inclusivity, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Prospective candidates must communicate effectively, adhere to the highest ethical standards, and lead students towards their own accomplishments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A terminal academic doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, DSc or equivalent)
• Independent researcher (experience with securing government, foundation, and/or industry funding)
• Experience with research mentorship of post-professional students
• Experience with serving on a dissertation committee
• Experience with teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

• ·Associate Professor with an established independent research program in musculoskeletal PT and/or exercise
• Experience with chairing a doctoral dissertation committee
• Established collaborative extramural relationships, preferably at the national level
• A minimum of five years clinical experience with individuals with musculoskeletal disorders
• Board certification as Orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS)

Applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice physical therapy in New York.

Hiring range: 125,000 - 125,000

Detailed information on the program's mission, teaching philosophy and objectives can be obtained from the program's website at www.columbiaphysicaltherapy.org . 

Feel free to reach out with any questions to the Chair of the Search Committee - Dr. Jean Fitzpatrick (Timmerberg) [email protected]

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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