Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore currently invites resumes for a full-time, twelve-month, tenure track position in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The salary is commensurate with experience.

Salary Range - $90,000 - $95,000

Benefits: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees
and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits
Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision
coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an
Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement
Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state
match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife
Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM
policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland
institutions.
• Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per
year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of
Maryland wellness programs.

Department Information: The Department of Physical Therapy has fully equipped laboratories that include Human Anatomy, Motion Analysis, Cardiopulmonary, and Clinical Practice Simulation. The department encourages and participates in numerous collaborative efforts with local clinics, hospitals, and universities. Please see the departmental website for additional information (https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pt/).

Responsibilities:
• Teach courses and professional content within a DPT program and engage
in university, department, and community projects that may involve
research and/or clinical activities for the department. Areas of instruction
include therapeutic exercise, communication and psychosocial aspects of
disability, physical therapy tests and measures, prosthetic rehabilitation,
clinical judgement seminars, and other physical therapy procedures.
• Develop a scholarship agenda.
• Participate in professional/service activities.
• Coordinate courses as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy with advanced certification credential.
• Licensure as a physical therapist (or eligible for licensure and license
obtained within 90 days of employment) in the State of Maryland.
• Five (5) years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice experience
(preferably with some experience in an inpatient setting).

Preferences:
• Candidates with completed or significant progress toward a terminal
academic doctorate degree (Ph.D., EdD, DSc, etc.)

Physical Demands:
• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at
desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and
internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Licenses/ Certifications: • Licensure as a physical therapist (or eligible for licensure and license obtained within 90 days of employment) in the State of Maryland.

Additional Job Details

Department

UMES-HLPR-Physical Therapy

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$90,000 - $95,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.