Email Opening Title Asst. or Assoc. Professor of Physical Therapy:Exercise Physiologist with Terminal Academic Doctorate  Open Date 2/3/2020   Classification Faculty, Tenure Track   Department Rehabilitation Sciences   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   System Job Title Assistant or Associate Professor   Description 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 an Exercise Physiologist to teach courses within the DPT program and undergraduate health sciences program. We are looking for creative and collaborative individuals with expertise in exercise physiology, health & wellness, biomechanics, kinesiology, nutrition, and/or cardiopulmonary physiology/rehabilitation to join our diverse faculty as we develop our innovative curriculum with a strong emphasis on interprofessional care. 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. 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 and faculty research including a clinical simulation center, virtual cadaver lab, portable biomechanics lab, metabolic cart, and dedicated research spaces. 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 with the first cohort of DPT students beginning in June, 2021. QUALIFICATIONS: The preferred candidate will have an earned academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology (or a closely related field) and have an established scholarly agenda. Candidates who are ABD in an academic doctoral program will not be considered. Teaching experience is preferred. Faculty responsibilities will include program development, teaching in the professional graduate DPT program and undergraduate health sciences program, course coordination in area of expertise, scholarship, and service to the Department, College, and community. The preferred start date of the faculty position is August 15th, 2020. Review of applications will begin immediately and applicant review will be completed by February 24th, 2020. TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their letter of interest and curriculum vitae to their online application by clicking "Apply Now". Please attach documents as a PDF file. 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.   About the Organization Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation's history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success.   EOE Statement Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging individuals from under-represented populations to apply. EOE   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://MoravianUniversity.appone.com Follow us See who works here:

 

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