Track Assistant Professor

Posting Details
Position Information
Recruitment Number
5619
Working Title
Tenure Track Assistant Professor - PT
Classification Title
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Proposed Salary to be Offered
$102,000
Appointment Percentage (Budget)
100%
Position Summary
The Physical Therapy Program at University of Wisconsin – La Crosse invites qualified persons to apply for a full-time, 12-month, tenure track assistant professor position with an anticipated start date of August 2024. This position is an expansion of the core faculty and includes mentoring clinical graduate students in professional skills and research experiences. New or established educator in the areas of movement science, pediatrics, geriatrics, engineering, neuroscience, epidemiology, and/or acute care with teaching experience and scholarly agenda to complement the existing faculty is desired. The DPT program supports a variety of scholarly and clinical research opportunities ( LIMS – La Crosse Institute of Movement Science; EXPAND – Exercise Program for Adults with Neurologic Disorders; and the Mayo Research Collaborative).
Position Type
Faculty/Instructional
Pay Basis
Academic (C-Basis)
FLSA
Exempt
Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)?
No
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have or be near to completing a terminal scholarly degree (PhD, DSc, EdD, or equivalent). Degree must be earned by the first personnel review, no later than May 15, 2025.
Preferred Qualifications Tenure Track Desired Criteria: The successful candidate may:
1. Be licensed to practice physical therapy in a US jurisdiction by position start date.
2. Demonstrate experience in higher education.
3. Have clinical experience, teaching and/or research experience in movement science, pediatrics, geriatrics, engineering, neuroscience, epidemiology, and/or acute care.
4. Demonstrate ability to present a positive and professional attitude when dealing with students, faculty and staff, clients, and local community and the national professional community.
5. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, organizational and time management skills.
6. Have a developing or established line of scholarly inquiry.
Physical Demands
Reasonable Accommodations
UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at or .
Working conditions and environment
Office setting/classroom environment.
Miscellaneous Information
Information about your benefits Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university. Highlights include:
excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
paid holidays and sick days.
sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL .
after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.
For more than a decade, UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger's 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of "America's Best Colleges" for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest.
With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.
UW-La Crosse's strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at .
The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands, and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small-town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth-century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports, and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here: Choose La Crosse . Learn more about UW-La Crosse here:
AA/EO Statement
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. UWL , in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
DEI Statement
UW-La Crosse's diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as "… our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff, and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ -Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org ( ACO ).
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see or contact the University Police Department at .
SOE Affiliation
No
Division/College
College of Science and Health
Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit
The Physical Therapy Program is part of the Department of Health Professions which includes Medical Dosimetry, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Radiation Therapy. Our program consists of 11 dynamic core faculty and a strong complement of adjunct faculty. We are committed to mentoring new faculty in teaching and scholarship. The department is located in the College of Science and Health.
The Physical Therapy Program is housed in the Health Science Center ( HSC ), recognized for its spacious, well-appointed teaching labs, classrooms, and established biomechanics, human performance, and anatomy laboratories. Our physical therapy program has strong alliances with national, regional, and local medical centers and practices. The program is proud to support the La Crosse Institute of Movement Science ( LIMS ), the Gundersen Sports Medicine Residency Program, the Mayo Research Collaborative, and the Exercise Program for Adults with Neurologic Disorders ( EXPAND ).
Redbook Position
Redbook Position
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
04/03/2024
Continuous Recruitment
Yes
Continuous Recruitment First Review Date
05/20/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions
Application deadlines
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION : Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed 'First Review Date'. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Position Contact Name
Shane Murphy
Position Contact Email

Required Documents
Required Documents
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Reference Contact Information
Optional Documents