Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Faculty

Position Description

  Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Faculty– Department of Physical Therapy

1. Brief statement of duties and responsibilities:  

The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh, which is ranked number 1 in the US News and World Report, is currently recruiting a faculty member with a strong clinical background in musculoskeletal physical therapy and experience in teaching in a hybrid learning environment to serve as a core faculty member for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program with responsibilities for teaching, conducting research, and providing service in the Department of Physical Therapy.  The faculty member will be committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The full-time 12-month position will be in the appointment stream at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, depending on the candidate's qualifications. 

The Department is housed in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS), one of the six Schools of Health Sciences. We offer an entry-level DPT degree, and post-professional programs leading to a Master of Science in Physical Therapy, PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, and dual DPT-PhD in Bioengineering degrees as well as post-graduate certificates. The DPT degree is delivered in two formats: residential and hybrid and this position will primarily serve the hybrid format.

Responsibilities for the Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Faculty position include:

·       Collaborating with the Vice Chair for DPT Education, Program Director of DPT Hybrid Option, and musculoskeletal course sequence teaching faculty to ensure consistency and quality of curricular content between residential and hybrid courses;

·       Participating in DPT instruction in the hybrid option in the areas of kinesiology and musculoskeletal physical therapy;

·       Developing onsite immersion laboratory experiences in areas of kinesiology and musculoskeletal physical therapy;

·       Assisting with recruitment and selection of adjunct faculty, instructors, and lab assistants for the musculoskeletal PT course sequence;

·       Contributing to ongoing curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation;

·       Participating in DPT student advisement and admissions;

·       Conducting research in the scholarship of teaching and/or clinical musculoskeletal conditions;

·       Service on committees relevant to the teaching, research, and service missions of the Department, School, and University.

The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their teaching, leadership, research, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The applicant is expected to take full advantage of the Department’s strong and long-standing partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, which is a world-class academic medical center in Pittsburgh. The University of Pittsburgh provides extensive resources and opportunities for independent and multi-disciplinary collaborative research. In addition to effective teaching and productive scholarship, the applicant will provide service to the University, profession, and community. The ability to work in a collaborative team environment is critical to the success of this position.

2. Minimum objective qualifications; other desirable qualifications:

Requirements for the position

      ·         Earned professional DPT degree from a CAPTE-accredited program;

      ·         Licensed as a physical therapist or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania;

Desirable candidates for the position may have some of the following qualifications:

      ·         PhD or other advanced doctoral degree;

      ·         Experience as a clinician in a setting relevant to orthopaedic physical therapy;

      ·         Experience in teaching orthopaedic physical therapy in a hybrid learning environment;  

3. Rank and/or title; salary range or minimum:

Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor is anticipated. The academic rank and salary are competitive and will be commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

4. Tenure/tenure-stream/non-tenure stream; full/part-time:

  This is an appointment stream, full-time position.

5. Proposed starting date:

April 1, 2024

6. Closing date for receipt of applications:

March 1, 2024, or until the position is filled.

7. Name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact:

Apply at join.pitt.edu, requisition 24000890, where you will upload your cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation. Additionally, send a cover letter including a statement of teaching and areas of interest in scholarly activities and service, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Bryan Albright, Administrator, Department of Physical Therapy, ([email protected]). Please include the requisition number on all correspondence.

Please direct specific inquiries to Patrick Sparto ([email protected]), Chair of the Search Committee. Recruitment and review of applications will continue with full consideration until the position is filled.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equality, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. The 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. 

Apply at join.pitt.edu, requisition 24000890, where you will upload your cover letter, CV and three letters of recommendation. Additionally, send a cover letter including a statement of teaching and areas of interest in scholarly activities and service, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Bryan Albright, Administrator, Department of Physical Therapy, ([email protected]). Please include the requisition number in all correspondence.

Please direct specific inquiries to Patrick Sparto ([email protected]), Chair of the Search Committee. Recruitment and review of applications will continue with full consideration until the position is filled. 

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.