Assistant Professor - Foundation Sciences

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore currently invites resumes for a full-time, twelve month, tenure track position in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Responsibilities: Teach courses and professional content related to the foundational sciences for a Doctor of Physical Therapy program and engage in university, department, and community projects that may involve research and/or clinical activities for the Department. Areas of instruction will include Physiology, Neuroscience/Neuroanatomy (with gross laboratory component), Pathophysiology, and Research Methods.  The successful candidate will also be expected to develop a scholarship agenda, participate in professional activities, and coordinate courses as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a Doctoral degree in neuroscience, physiology/pathophysiology or a related field study from a regionally accredited institution.  Teaching experience is preferred.  Applicants with additional teaching experience, an established research agenda, a history of scholarship activity, and advanced certifications/credentials will be given preference.

Department Information: The Department of Physical Therapy has fully equipped laboratories that include Human Anatomy, Motion Analysis, Cardiopulmonary, and Clinical Practice Simulation. The department encourages and participates in numerous collaborative efforts with local clinics, hospitals, and universities.  Please see the departmental website for additional information. 

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the online application system. The link for the position is https://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings/2896. The successful candidate must be able to accept employment in the United States without Employer Immigration sponsorship.

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.