The College of Health Sciences – Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Missouri (MU) - Columbia is seeking applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track, Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor. The successful applicant will provide leadership to a new undergraduate degree program (Fitness Programming and Management) by creating and offering in-person and online strength and conditioning courses. Appointment will begin as early as Fall Semester, 2024.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Academic Doctorate (Ph.D.) by time of appointment
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). 

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• In-person and online teaching experience.
• Additional strength/conditioning and exercise related certifications (i.e., NSCA-TSCA, CSCCa – SCCC, ASCM-CPT).
• Field experience working as a CSCS.

Applications must be submitted on-line through the University of Missouri website along with curriculum vita, letter of interest addressing position qualifications and teaching experience, and a list of three references with contact information at: https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (search for Job Opening 48117).

For inquires please contact: Stephen Ball, Ph.D., CSCS; Search Committee Chair,  Ballsd@missouri.edu, University of Missouri, Department of Physical Therapy, 218 Gentry, Columbia, MO 65211.

Applications will be received until the position is filled. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications of the applicant. For more information on the Physical Therapy Department, the School of Health Professions, and the University of Missouri, go to:  http://shp.missouri.edu/pt/.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience for the applicant.

The MU College of Health Sciences (CHS) is the University of Missouri system’s only school of health professions and the state’s only public health program located on a health sciences campus. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of others. Every day, CHS faculty, staff, and students work towards changing lives through the integration of teaching, service and discovery. https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/about/

With programs in rehabilitation, diagnostic and imaging sciences, public health. and social work, graduates of CHS fill critical roles in health care. The school is comprised of eight departments and 14 disciplines, each with their own specialized accreditation processes. The school also hosts a satellite program of the University of Missouri-Kansas City College of Pharmacy.

Health professions account for more than 60 percent of the total U.S. health care workforce. Jobs in health professions are projected to grow at least through 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The school is an important member of the University of Missouri Health System. Other members include the Sinclair School of Nursing, the School of Medicine, University Hospitals and Clinics and University Physicians.

This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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After careful consideration of COVID-19 virus trends and the overwhelming evidence of COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness, the School of Medicine, along with MU Health Care, the Sinclair School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions, recently announced the decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations by Oct. 1, 2021, for all employees, unless granted a medical or religious exemption.

All new hires will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to your start date. If you would like to request a medical or religious exemption, you must do so upon acceptance of employment so our team has time to review prior to your scheduled start date. You will not be allowed to begin work until you have submitted proof of vaccination or received an approved medical or religious exemption.

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