Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is currently accepting resumes for adjunct faculty in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Department Information: The Department of Physical Therapy contains numerous laboratories that include Cardiopulmonary, Anatomy, Inpatient (Acute and Rehabilitation) and Motion Analysis. The department encourages and participates in numerous collaborative efforts with local clinics, hospitals, and universities. Please see departmental website for additional information.

Responsibilities: The Physical Therapy Department is looking for experienced professionals who would like the opportunity to share their knowledge and professional skills. The department would like to expand the adjunct pool to include those individuals with expertise in an area of physical therapy specialization, physical therapy intervention(s), or foundational science content.

Qualifications: Doctoral degree and five years of clinical practice/work experience is required. Applicants with prior teaching experience, board certification, and/or a history of scholarship will be given preference.

Physical Demands:
•May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk.
•May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
•Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
•Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences:
•Prior teaching experience.
•Board certification, and/or a history of scholarship.

Minimum Qualifications

The title Lecturer will ordinarily be used to designate appointments of persons who are serving in a teaching capacity for a limited time or part-time. The normal requirement is a Master's degree in the field of instruction or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in the field of instruction. Appointments to this rank are typically one to three years and are renewable.

Additional Job Details

Department

UMES-HLPR-Physical Therapy

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Non-Regular (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$3,189

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.