Assistant / Associate Professor
Position Summary:
The Department of Physical Therapy at the LSU Health Sciences Center, School of Allied Health in New Orleans, invites applications for a 12-month faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level on either the clinical or tenure track. Applicants with expertise in cardiopulmonary or pediatrics are strongly encouraged to apply. Faculty will participate in integrated classroom and group learning experiences. The curriculum is learner-centered with case-based, independent, and group learning facilitated by the faculty through Socratic discussions, and problem-solving. Team teaching is frequently utilized, and students have opportunities for integrated clinical experiences in neighboring clinical settings as part of classroom preparation.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and/or abilities required to fill the role of the 12-month faculty position:• Possess and maintain contemporary knowledge and skill/expertise in the areas of assigned teaching.• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff and students.• Demonstrate excellent organizational ability in areas related to course planning, curriculum assessment, course management, and assignments.• Understand the contemporary clinical practice of physical therapy as it relates to regulatory and legal issues that may affect the didactic and/or clinical education of students.• Demonstrate multi-tasking ability in execution of faculty roles/responsibilities as it relates to teaching, service, scholarship, and mentorship of students.• Conduct evidence-informed instruction, and use/integrate learning management system applications in the classroom to create, deliver, and track educational content and student progress.Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, and the names of three professional references with their application.
The Department of Physical Therapy and the clinical programs within the LSU Health Sciences Center—New Orleans enjoy an integrated, collaborative relationship. In addition, the program also has collaborative relationships with surrounding health care facilities and is part of the LSU Health Care network for South Louisiana including: LCMC Health (University Medical Center, East Jefferson Hospital, Children’s Hospital), Ochsner Health, Veterans Health Care System, and Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The Department of Physical Therapy has spacious educational, office and clinical spaces. The department has 3 research lab spaces with assorted equipment including: NeuroCom, Biodex, GAITRite, and Motion/Video Analysis.
Visit the University’s website and see for yourself what makes LSUHSC a great place to work https://alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/pt/default.aspx. LSU Health Sciences Center—New Orleans offers a compensation and benefits package that includes – a retirement plan, relocation assistance and opportunities for additional compensation through clinical practice in our fully operational on-sitephysical therapy clinic. Questions should be directed to the search committee chair, Luther Gill PT, DPT, PhD –lgill3@lsuhsc.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).
