Assistant Professor - CRT
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Location: Atlanta, GA 30349
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Position Overview:
Emory University School of Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy is seeking candidates to apply for the position of assistant/associate professor. We are looking for a dynamic candidate to join our exceptional group of faculty who are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. This position is ideal for an individual with teaching expertise in higher education or post-professional residency programs with a clinical specialty in oncology, geriatrics, or pediatrics. The faculty member will play a crucial role in shaping residency education, enhancing educational experiences for residents and students, and fostering collaborative research within a clinical specialty area. This position requires excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to educational excellence. The faculty position is for a 12-month appointment beginning in the fall of 2025.
Required qualifications include:
Preferred qualifications include:
Key Responsibilities:
The faculty responsibilities include collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to provide high quality and innovative educational experiences for students and residents.
Applicants should send their curriculum vitae and contact information for three references to Kathleen Geist, PT, DPT. Please email them to kgeist@emory.edu or mail them addressed to:
Kathleen Geist, PT, DPT
Chair, Search Committee
Interim Assistant Director, Associate Professor
Emory University, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
1462 Clifton Road NE, Suite 312, Atlanta, GA 30322
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
Description
Position Overview:
Emory University School of Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy is seeking candidates to apply for the position of assistant/associate professor. We are looking for a dynamic candidate to join our exceptional group of faculty who are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. This position is ideal for an individual with teaching expertise in higher education or post-professional residency programs with a clinical specialty in oncology, geriatrics, or pediatrics. The faculty member will play a crucial role in shaping residency education, enhancing educational experiences for residents and students, and fostering collaborative research within a clinical specialty area. This position requires excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to educational excellence. The faculty position is for a 12-month appointment beginning in the fall of 2025.
Required qualifications include:
- Candidates must hold an academic doctoral degree (PhD, DSc, EdD)
- Eligible for Georgia licensure as a physical therapist
- Evidence of teaching experience in their area of expertise
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience with academic or clinical teaching in higher education
- Knowledge of contemporary teaching and learning methods
- Evidence of scholarship with potential for curriculum development, specialty areas (i.e., geriatrics, pediatrics, and/or oncology)
Key Responsibilities:
The faculty responsibilities include collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to provide high quality and innovative educational experiences for students and residents.
- Develop innovative teaching methods and learning strategies that foster critical thinking, clinical skills, and professionalism in trainees
- Foster and participate in inter-professional research initiatives that address critical challenges in the care of patients within a specialty area
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the program director
Applicants should send their curriculum vitae and contact information for three references to Kathleen Geist, PT, DPT. Please email them to kgeist@emory.edu or mail them addressed to:
Kathleen Geist, PT, DPT
Chair, Search Committee
Interim Assistant Director, Associate Professor
Emory University, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
1462 Clifton Road NE, Suite 312, Atlanta, GA 30322
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.