Full-Time Faculty, Physical Therapy - Orthopedics
MGH Institute of Health Professions

Description

The Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health at Rehabilitation Sciences at the MGH Institute of Health Professions invites applications for a 12-month, 1.0 FTE Assistant/Associate Faculty position. Responsibilities include teaching evaluation and management of orthopedic conditions, academic advising, research/scholarship, and service.

Strong candidates will have prior teaching experience, clinical experience, and evidence of research success based on peer-reviewed publications and evidence of grant submissions or successful funding in the content area.

The Department of Physical Therapy offers a 3-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and a 1-year Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. The DPT program is highly regarded and has an integrated modular curriculum that leverages active learning approaches to facilitate learning. We have a strong commitment to team-based teaching. Our highly respected faculty is recognized for expertise as educators, scholars, and master clinicians, and for their involvement in leadership positions in the profession both regionally and nationally. The Institute is committed to interprofessional education reflected not only within the department of physical therapy through integrated interprofessional activities, but also in an interdisciplinary PhD program.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates are expected to have:

• An academic doctorate (e.g., PhD, EdD, ScD, DSc) or candidacy status 
• Clinical or academic teaching experience. 
• A demonstrated record of scholarship with a clear scholarly agenda, and 
• Eligibility for physical therapy licensure in Massachusetts are required.

APPLICATIONS:

This position is available for the 2024-2025 academic year with a start date of January 1, 2025.

The application review process will begin in September 2024. However, the search will continue until the position is filled. Application packets should include the following four documents: 

• A cover letter describing applicant’s experiences and qualifications.
• A current curriculum vitae 
• A research philosophy statement
• A teaching philosophy statement  

Please send all inquiries about this position to:

• Mary Ellen Ferolito- mferolito@mghihp.edu and,
• Cathy Schmidt- cschmidt@mghihp.edu 

ABOUT MGH INSTITUTE:

MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years along with two new programs: Master of Health Administration in Leadership and Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral and master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals. 

MGH Institute of Health Professions is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.” A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.

MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the Institute community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.

Primary Location: MA-Charlestown-MGH IHP
Work Locations:
MGH IHP (MGHCharlestownIHP)
36 First Avenue
Charlestown, 02129


Job: Teaching/Faculty
Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting: Sep 27, 2024

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