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Faculty Position, Physical Therapy Department, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University

The Department of Physical Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University invites applications for a 12-month core faculty position to join a productive team of senior and junior teacher scholars. 

The faculty within the Department of Physical Therapy embrace a culture of academic and clinical excellence through interprofessional education and practice, innovative teaching in the Hamilton Clinical Simulations Center, and integrated experiential learning across the Jefferson Health system. The Department of Physical Therapy consists of 15 full-time faculty, clinical laboratory instructors, and student enrollment of 180 students. The Department of Physical Therapy is an integral part of the Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences which also includes the departments of Exercise Science (inclusive of Athletic Training), Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology. The College offers a variety of advanced practices certificates and two ABPTRFE accredited residencies in neurologic and orthopedic physical therapy.

The diverse translational and clinical research activities across the Thomas Jefferson University community and Jefferson Health System afford opportunities for collaboration.  Currently the faculty are engaged in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, translational, and clinical research, as well as education research inclusive of the scholarship of teaching and learning. The Department features research laboratory spaces with state-of-the-art instrumentation in addition to 10,000 sq. feet of classrooms and teaching laboratories.

Thomas Jefferson University has ten colleges and three schools that offer more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs. Our University is dedicated to inter-professional and transdisciplinary approaches to learning that offer a vibrant and expandable platform for professional education. Through this unique model, we are preparing our students for current and yet to be imagined careers. Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences is an integral part of Thomas Jefferson University committed to educating future healthcare professionals of the highest quality and ethical standards for contemporary practice in the global community.

Jefferson Health delivers state of the art healthcare services to patients throughout the Delaware Valley and southern New Jersey. Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) provides more than 8,400 students from nearly 40 states and 40 countries with 21st century professional education. Combined, we have over 30,000 employees.

Ideal candidates will possess contemporary expertise in neuromuscular and foundational skills along with a board certification clinical specialty.  Experience and interest in educational mentorship and student affairs preferred. All candidates with research interests relevant to rehabilitation will be fully considered.

Candidates must have an earned DPT degree or a PT degree with an earned academic doctorate and be eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania. Preference will be given to candidates with an academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, etc.)  Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications. Expectations for teaching and service are negotiable relative to level of extramural funding. 

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications from underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged. The position will remain open until filled.

Interested candidates should submit an on-line application/CV:  https://recruit.jefferson.edu/ under Job ID 9279346

Applicants are also requested to submit a letter of application that includes a curriculum vitae and contact information for three references in a single PDF to facultyrecruitment@jefferson.edu

Please direct any questions about the faculty position to Dr. Lisa Hoglund at  lisahoglund@jefferson.edu

Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

OUR MISSION: We improve lives.

OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value

OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.