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Clinical Assistant Professor

The School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science **** at the University of Montana invites applications for a **Clinical Assistant Professor, **non-tenure track position, to provide teaching, scholarship, and service within the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Expectations for this position include teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical practice as commensurate with rank and a commitment to advancing the mission of our Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Candidates will be able to teach within content areas for which they qualify and where need exists. Projected teaching needs include but are not limited to portions of neuromuscular physical therapy, integrated clinical education, clinical medicine, and foundational skills. We seek candidates who demonstrate initiative and an ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, clinicians, and others with diverse backgrounds. This position consists of an academic year (10-month) appointment.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Position Details

Title: Clinical Assistant Professor
Position Type: Non-Tenure track in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program- The School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

Schedule: Full time academic year (10 months) ****
Salary: $75,000 to $79,000
Benefits: health insurance package, retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program

Required Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for PT licensure in Montana
• Earned academic doctorate or DPT
• Three (3) years of clinical experience
• Didactic teaching experience
• Experience with web-based and software technologies
• Strong communication, supervisory, and organizational skills
• Able to contribute scholarship commensurate with rank
• Able to contribute service commensurate with rank

Preferred Qualifications

• ABPTS Board Certified Neurologic Specialist (NCS)
• Earned academic doctorate or willing to pursue a terminal academic degree
• Evidence of excellence in clinical instruction in a 4:1 model
• Evidence of engagement in professional organizations such as APTA

About University of Montana (UM) and The School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

The University of Montana is a flagship, R1 research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains where three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science is actively engaged in a variety of scholarly and clinical endeavors, and we seek faculty who wish to collaborate and provide synergy to our ongoing efforts; applicants are encouraged to visit the School web page describing our faculty members’ areas of research interest.

In addition, clinical research opportunities exist within the Nora Staael Evert Clinic, which houses facilities to manage clients in sports, orthopedics, neurologic and mobility impairments.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

• University of Montana
  • Video: Mission First, People Always
• City of Missoula
  • Destination Missoula
  • Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
• The State of Montana
  • Visit Montana

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment. In accordance with university policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference - Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References - *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing - Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility - All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

HOW TO APPLY

**Priority Application Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024 **by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration, but applications may be considered if submitted after this date. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.

Please submit the following application materials by clicking "New Resume/CV" button. Please do not apply through Indeed.com*.

• Cover letter addressing the stated required skills for the position and primary faculty responsibilities in teaching and service
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information
• Teaching Philosophy

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