SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences POSITION SUMMARY: The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences in the School of Natural and Health Sciences at Moravian College invites applications for a full-time 9 or 12 month faculty position in the developing Doctor of Physical Therapy program. This is a tenure track, open rank position for faculty with expertise in the evaluation and treatment of adult patients with neurological conditions. We are looking for creative and collaborative individuals who are interested in contributing to program development and creating opportunities for students to participate in innovative interprofessional education. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program will be the fifth program in our Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, following the Master of Science in Athletic Training, Doctor of Athletic Training, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. The vision for the rehabilitation sciences department is to develop collaborative, interprofessional programs within a single academic unit. Moravian College has developed new, state-of-the-art facilities to accommodate for the growing health sciences programs including renovations on the Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Center and opening the newly built Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz Center for Health Sciences. Both buildings house cutting-edge technology for student education including a clinical simulation center and virtual cadaver lab. The developing DPT program is in the pre-accreditation phase of the CAPTE accreditation process and the program expects to submit its Application for Candidacy prior to December 1st, 2020. QUALIFICATIONS: The preferred candidate will have an earned academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) and/or DPT with earned ABPTS specialty certification in neurology or geriatrics; will be eligible for PA physical therapist licensure by endorsement; and have an established scholarly agenda. Teaching experience in the area of neurological conditions is preferred. The preferred start date of the faculty position is June 1, 2020. Faculty responsibilities will include program development, teaching in the professional DPT program, course coordination in area of expertise, scholarship and service to the Department, College, and community. TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their letter of interest and curriculum vita to their online application by clicking "Apply Now". Please attach documents as a PDF file. Review of the applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: - Occasionally required to remain seated in a normal position for long periods of time
- Regularly required to walk about
- Regularly required to maintain balance while walking, standing, crouching, or running
- Routinely required to reach up and out with hands and arms
- Regularly required to talk and hear; verbally express information or instructions
- Regularly required to use hands to grasp objects, type, pick up objects, move objects, or hold objects
- Routinely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
- Regularly required to climb stairs and/or ladders
- Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds and carry a distance of 10 feet
- Occasionally required to push and/or pull up to 25 pounds a distance of 10 feet
- Routinely required to stand for long periods of time
- Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
- Depth perception and the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships
- Adjustable focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. |
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