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Research Assistant Professor

Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Allied Health, Health Care Administration/Support

Department: 33050000 - HP-PHYSICAL THERAPY

Classification Title:

Research Assistant Professor

Job Description:

The Department of Physical Therapy in the College of Public Health and Health Professions at the University of Florida invites qualified individuals to apply for a Research Assistant Professor position. This new position is a 12-month, full-time (1.0 FTE) non-tenure-accruing faculty position.

The ideal applicant is expected to be a rehabilitation scientist with a diverse clinical background including expertise in skeletal muscle disease and physiology who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and interacts effectively with faculty from multiple disciplines, staff, clinicians, and trainees.

The applicant will demonstrate an established research record with a history of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. While the primary focus of this position will be on research, a small amount of teaching in an area consistent with the applicant’s expertise may be available. As such, in addition to developing a strong research agenda, this individual will be expected to bring pediatric clinical expertise, exceptional teaching abilities, and a commitment to the education and development of future rehabilitation clinicians and scientists.

UF Physical Therapy:The academic environment at UF is exceptional, with rigorous academic programs, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, and a large offering of clinical and research seminars and conferences. Department of Physical Therapy faculty are strongly committed to excellence in both research and teaching, and have received numerous national teaching and research awards. The Department offers two educational programs: an entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program and training in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD).

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with education, skills and experience.

The University of Florida (UF) offers an exceptional benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance; state retirement plans; a generous leave program; and tuition assistance. UF is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. For more information on benefits, please visitHR Benefits and Rewards (ufl.edu) (https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/) .

Minimum Requirements:

PhD Degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

The department is particularly interested in applicants who have:

1) Expertise in skeletal muscle disease and physiology across the lifespan and in disease.

2) Clinical experience as a physical therapist (PT) in a pediatric setting.

3) Two years of postdoctoral training.

4) One to three years of teaching experience with a DPT curriculum.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your CV, letter of interest, and list of references.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until a suitable applicant pool has been established.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/

If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 TDD. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted according to Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 10 Apr 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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