About this role
Professor
Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.
Saint Louis University (SLU), a Catholic, Jesuit, institution dedicated to student learning, research, healthcare, and service, is seeking candidates for the Sister Mary Imelda Pingel, S.S.M., Endowed Professorship in Physical Therapy. Individuals with an outstanding research/ scholarly record who are committed to advancing the science and/or practice of physical therapy are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will conduct research/scholarship, provide leadership, and provide mentorship that enriches the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, the Doisy College of Health Sciences, and SLU.
This is a tenured professor nine-month faculty position. A competitive total compensation package including recurring endowed funds, start-up funds, and a generous benefit plan are provided. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. There are presently 14 full-time faculty members in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, who engage in teaching, research/scholarship activities, and participate in service to the University, the profession, and the community. Consistent with the research goals of the college and University, faculty are committed to enhancing the program’s research profile via implementation of the program’s strategic plan.
SLU has earned R1 status from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching -- the highest research classification that universities can attain. SLU currently employs over 3,000 full- and part-time faculty and enrolls more than 13,000 students in the graduate, professional, and undergraduate programs. The Program in Physical Therapy is housed in the Doisy College of Health Sciences. Faculty have access to classrooms and laboratories with state-of-the-art teaching and research technologies. The Doisy College of Health Sciences houses a dynamic, interdisciplinary Integrated and Applied Sciences Ph.D. program.
Position Requirements
Required
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Mission-aligned, high-impact research agenda
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Evidence of extramural grant funding and peer-reviewed publications
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Highly visible professional reputation with evidence of distinction during the three years immediately preceding the appointment
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Current physical therapist license in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands by start date Academic Requirements
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An earned doctorate from an accredited institution (Ph.D., Ed.D., or related field) or equivalent experience, and academic qualifications that merit appointment as a tenured faculty member in the department Preferred
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Evidence of teaching or mentoring experience at the university level
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Evidence of leading interdisciplinary research programs
Position Expectations
- Research/scholarship in area of expertise
- Fostering collaborations across the college, University, academic field, and industry; the engagement and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students in research/scholarship; the engagement and mentoring of new faculty members in research/scholarship; and outreach to the broader community
- Participation in University, professional, and community service