Job Description: The College of Allied Health Sciences at East Carolina University invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy (full-time, 12-month appointment). The successful candidate will provide leadership for the Physical Therapy Faculty and work to continuously improve the education of Doctor of Physical Therapy students and scholarship in the department. The Physical Therapy Department has strong administrative support, excellent teaching and laboratory facilities, active clinical facilities, and attracts top quality students. More information on the Department may be found on the following website: http://www.ecu.edu/pt/.

The chair of the department reports directly to the Dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences and will be asked to advance the college's vision of state and national distinction in professional education, research, and service. The Chair is also responsible for meeting the requirements set forth by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The candidate will be expected to conduct research and may teach in their area of expertise. The successful candidate will be eligible for appointment at the associate or full professor level.

East Carolina University seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. In order to promote the University's diversity goal, The College of Allied Health Sciences strongly encourages applicants from women, minorities, and historically underrepresented groups.

East Carolina University is located in Greenville, North Carolina. Greenville is the cultural, educational, medical, and economic center of Eastern North Carolina. The Greenville/Pitt County area has a population of approximately 175,000 and is one hour from the capital city of Raleigh to the West and the Crystal Coast to the East. East Carolina University (29,000 students) is an integral part of Vidant Medical Center, the regional medical center that serves 29 counties. The College of Allied Health Sciences is the first and only college of allied health sciences in North Carolina and graduates the most allied health professionals for the state. The College has a strong working relationship with the ECU Brody School of Medicine, ECU College of Nursing, the East Carolina Heart Institute, and the School of Dental Medicine.


Minimum Qualifications: - earned academic doctoral degree
- eligible for physical therapy licensure in North Carolina
- meet or exceed East Carolina University requirements for tenure to the associate or full professor status
- minimum of six years of full-time higher education experience, with a minimum of three years of full-time experience in a physical therapist education program
- a record of substantial nationally-recognized scholarly productivity
- evidence of effective leadership characteristics and ability to make sound decisions relative to physical therapy curriculum and professional development, strategic planning, and engaged service opportunities
- strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills


Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates for this position should submit a curriculum vitae, list of three references (with contact information) who will be contacted as determined by the search committee, and a letter of interest. Questions should be directed to the search committee chair John Willson, PT, Ph.D. at willsonj@ecu.edu or 252.744.6241.

Date Initial Screening Begins: 01-02-2017

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled


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