Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Faculty

Position Description

Orthopaedic 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 orthopedic physical therapy 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 tenure 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 residential format. 

Responsibilities for the Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Faculty position include:

·       Collaborating with the Vice Chair for DPT Education, Program Director of the Residential option of the DPT program, and Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy course instructors to ensure integration of concepts across the spectrum of orthopedic conditions throughout the musculoskeletal curriculum;

·       Collaborating with the faculty instructors in the Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy curriculum to ensure consistency and quality of curricular content between residential and hybrid courses.

·       Participating in instruction of residential Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy course sequence;

·       Participating in DPT student advisement, and in designing, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum;

·       Development and leadership of an externally funded, independent research program focused on evaluation, assessment, treatment, and/or knowledge translation related to orthopedic conditions managed by physical therapists;

·       Service on committees relevant to the research and teaching mission 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 PT degree from a CAPTE-accredited program;

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

      ·         PhD or other advanced doctoral degree;

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

      ·         Experience in teaching orthopaedic physical therapy;

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

      ·         Demonstrated evidence of ability to develop an independent research program that includes successful acquisition of external funding from national agencies.   

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 a tenure-stream, full-time position.

5. Proposed starting date:

March 1, 2024.

6. Closing date for receipt of applications:

February 29, 2024, or until the position is filled.

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

Apply at join.pitt.edu, requisition 23009235, 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, a 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 Sara Piva ([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.