Chairperson, Department of Physical Therapy (Tenure-Track, Associate/Full Professor)

Posted: 08/25/2024

Education

Position Title	Chairperson, Department of Physical Therapy (Tenure-Track, Associate/Full Professor)
College/Unit	The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions
Home Department	Department of Physical Therapy
Employee Group	Tenure-Track Faculty - 12 month
Employment Status	Full-Time
Position Type	12 month
Position Classification	Tenure Track Faculty
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Position Summary	The Department of Physical Therapy at Central Michigan University (CMU) is seeking an experienced and dynamic faculty leader committed to working in a collaborative, interprofessional teaching and learning environment. As a member of the regular faculty, the ideal candidate embraces the core mission and vision of the department, college, and university through collaboration and innovation in teaching, research, and service. Additionally, this position will also include an initial appointment as department chairperson. The department chair will provide leadership and direct day-to-day activities for the entry-level physical therapy program while upholding the core values of Central Michigan University, which include integrity, respect, compassion, equity, inclusiveness, social responsibility, excellence, and innovation. Leadership responsibilities include academic and administrative roles within the department and representing the program within and outside the University. The department chairperson reports directly to the Dean of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions and oversees the Department of Physical Therapy faculty and staff. This is a twelve-month, tenure-eligible position with an expected start date of January 2025. This position offers an attractive benefits package, a generous retirement plan, and potential research support. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Outstanding candidates may be considered for tenure upon hire, as appropriate.
Required Qualifications	Post-professional/academic doctoral degree from an accredited university (PhD, EdD, DSC, or equivalent). Active and unrestricted physical therapy license in Michigan or ability to obtain licensure within six (6) months of hire. Evidence of teaching, scholarly/creative activity, and service consistent with the criteria and/or standards of an associate or professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at CMU. Six (6) years full-time higher education experience, with a minimum of three (3) years full-time experience as a core faculty member in a CAPTE-accredited, entry-level physical therapy program. Established research agenda based on published works and/or external funding. Demonstrated commitment to students and the profession of physical therapy. Commitment to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of practice. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience as a department chair or program director. Record of active involvement in the American Physical Therapy Association. Experience or demonstrated interest in securing extramural grants and/or contracts. Previous work experience or knowledge of collective bargaining agreements. Successful experience in the following areas: Academic program administration. Classroom/clinical teaching, including the ability to engage learners through interactive curricula and pedagogy. Adept leadership, communication, supervisory, and organizational skills. Knowledge of contemporary issues in physical therapy education. Budget development, planning, and management. Supervision of faculty and staff, including support for faculty development.
Message to Applicants	Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community. You must submit an online application to be considered an applicant for this position. Applications must be submitted online at www.jobs.cmich.edu. Electronically attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research experience and interests, and a list of three professional references, including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Jessica Sullivan (sulli3jl@cmich.edu). Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
About the Department	The Physical Therapy Program has a history of producing excellent graduates and is well respected in the physical therapy community throughout the nation. With excellent facilities and enhanced commitment to research in The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions, opportunities for growth are plentiful. Please visit the Department of Physical Therapy’s department website for more information.
Posting Begins	08/28/2024
Posting Ends
Open Until Filled	Yes
Type of Recruitment	External
About CMU	Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
EEO Statement	CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE). If you wish to see “EEO is the Law” posters, please click here. CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter. Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both. CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at: Phone: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: titleix@cmich.edu

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