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Assistant Professor-Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Long Island University  ·  Long Island University, NY
Assistant ProfessorTenure-TrackPhysical Therapy

Position summary

SummaryLong Island University (LIU) Brooklyn is pleased to invite applications and nominations for a full-time in person tenure-track faculty member in Physical Therapy. The ideal candidate will have expertise in biomechanics, motor control, neuromuscular physical therapy, and foundations of research methodology. Additionally, the ideal candidate must have a record of peer reviewed recognized research, teaching

experience, and service that includes involvement in physical therapy education and clinical practice. LIU Brooklyn Department of Physical Therapy is one of 11 programs in the LIU Brooklyn School of Health Professions – Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Health Science, Sports Science, Exercise Science, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Public Health, Respiratory Care, Social Work, and

Psychology. The DPT program is a 3-year full-time program, with a strong licensure pass rate record, and includes 35 weeks of clinical education. More information about the Department of Physical Therapy and the DPT program can be found at www.liu.edu/DPT. Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will teach in the DPT program, engage in an ongoing program of scholarship demonstrated by a strong scholarly agenda,

and provide service to the department, University, and profession. The successful candidate will be a physical therapist with an academic (PhD, EdD, DSc, or equivalent) terminal degree. QualificationsCandidates must have a minimum of three to five years of clinical experience and be licensed or eligible for licensure as a PT in New York. A proven record as an active investigator, with demonstrated externally funded

research from federal and/or corporate/industry research sources, along with ABPTS certification is preferred. Prior teaching in the classroom and/or clinic, in addition to contemporary expertise encompassing physical therapy discipline knowledge, skills and scholarship reflective of current practice, is required. Academic faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials. LIU is undergoing

significant transformation towards becoming a nationally recognized, globally engaged research and education enterprise. LIU digital and experiential learning opportunities are grounded in interdisciplinary research-education. LIU faculty utilize technology integration into the curriculum in all academic areas, including Digital Health. Aligned with LIU signature research areas -- Future of Business, Data

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