Assistant Professor

Job Summary: This position will be located on the UW-Madison campus as part of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, with a Tenure Home within the Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation. Considered core faculty within the DPT program, the faculty member hired will be expected to provide classroom, online/and or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture, for-credit courses, including grading and serving as the instructor of record. Duties within the DPT program will also include assisting with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and work with campus partners across and beyond campus. Within the Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, this faculty position will conduct research within the team science environment of Badger Athletic Performance and the Division of Sports Medicine. External funding for research and training will be routinely sought and expected to support a significant amount of the faculty's research effort. Responsibilities: The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. - The faculty member hired will be expected to provide classroom, online/and or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture, for-credit courses, including grading and serving as the instructor of record. - Duties within the DPT program will also include assisting with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and work with campus partners across and beyond campus. - Within the Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, this faculty position will conduct research within the team science environment of Badger Athletic Performance and the Division of Sports Medicine. External funding for research and training will be routinely sought and expected to support a significant amount of the faculty's research effort. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Terminal Degree 1) Doctor of Physical Therapy 2) Ph.D. in biomechanics, kinesiology, clinical investigation or related field. Qualifications: Required: - 2+ years teaching in higher education or related field - Experience working with students in research related activities - Established record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national meetings of professional organizations - Experience teaching a variety of topics from basic science related courses (biomechanics) to research seminars - Demonstrated ability to work well with others on the team and manage conflict in a professional manner - Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with professionals in varying disciplines - Experience developing an independent research program with a focus on immediate and long-term recovery following musculoskeletal sports-related injury - Demonstrated excellent communication and presentation skills to create, present, and assess effectiveness of external scholarly processes Preferred: - 2+ years of teaching in the physical therapy program - Experience with classroom management platforms - Experience conducting research in a team science environment - 2+ years experience in clinical teaching and leadership with ability to successfully manage relationships between Doctor of Physical Therapy and Tenure Department License/Certification: Required PT - Physical Therapist State Licensure Licensed or eligible for Wisconsin Physical Therapist License Required Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards Travel is required. Must provide own transportation or a valid driver's license and eligibility for Car Fleet usage is necessary. Work Type: Full Time: 100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: JANUARY 01, 2024 Salary: Minimum $100,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/). SMPH Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0) Additional Information: This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position. How to Apply: The deadline for assuring full consideration is 12/17/2023, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following: - Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) - A cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience - Statement of research (maximum of 3-pages) describing current and future directions that include a brief description of teaching philosophy - A single PDF document containing three (3) sample publications. - Letters of Reference(s): a single document containing letters of recommendation from three (3) academic or professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notice. Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/ Contact: Rachel Timbers [email protected] 608-263-7659 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Assistant Professor(FA040) Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ORTHO&REHAB/ORTHO Employment Class: Faculty Job Number: 289605-FA The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.