Assistant/Associate Professor Neurologic Physical Therapy

The department of Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educator at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in the areas of neurologic physical therapy. Primary responsibilities will include teaching in the neurologic course series and contributing to research in the area of neurologic and biomechanics research. Additional responsibilities of the position include scholarship, student advising, and service on departmental committees.

Rank is commensurate with experience and credentials. Salary is negotiable. The ideal applicant will be a physical therapist eligible for Illinois licensure (required) with an earned DPT and PhD/DSc/EdD. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in teaching in neurologic coursework in entry-level physical therapy curricula and a scholarly record including peer-reviewed publications, and national presentations. In this position, the candidate will have primary responsibilities to substantially contribute in our top-ranked DPT teaching and research programs which are innovative, team-based, concept-structured, based on scientific evidence, and emphasizes active learning of DPT and PhD students. The successful applicant will have opportunities for clinical practice.

PTHMS is part of the vibrant educational and cultural community of Northwestern University located on the Chicago campus of Northwestern University close to Lake Michigan and the "Magnificent Mile". PTHMS also has collaborations with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the Departments of Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Neurology, Neurological Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neuroscience, Athletics, Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Oncology, Preventive Medicine, and Rheumatology.

For more information please visit: http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/pthms/

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

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