The
Department of Rehabilitation Science in the School of Public Health and Health Professions (SPHHP) is inviting applications for a nontenure-track, state-funded,
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in the Physical Therapy Program. Rank of professorship dependent on experience.
This person will serve as the DPT program’s Associate Director of Clinical Education.
Workload for this position will be split primarily between teaching and clinical education, with additional expectations in the areas of research and service.
Clinical Education expectations:The Associate Director of Clinical Education will assist the Director of Clinical Education with the following job duties:
- Develop and sustain the existing DPT clinical education program
- Completing in person and zoom clinical site visits
- Networking and outreach with new and existing clinical partners
- Administrative duties including utilizing Exxat, Web CPI, Excel and Google Forms
- Assisting in the clinical site selection process, student onboarding and student mentorship
- Frequent collaboration with the DCE regarding student clinical education preparation, supervision and collecting outcome data
Annual salary commensurate with qualification and rank of appointment. This is a 10-month academic year position. An additional 2 months of summer service are available.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our
benefit packages.
About Department, School, University
The Department of Rehabilitation Science at UB has a longstanding history of excellence in clinical education in programs leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy, the BS/MS in Occupational Therapy, and the PhD in Rehabilitation Science. The PT and OT entry-level programs have enjoyed continuous accreditation for more than 60 years. For more information please visit the
SPHHP Department of Rehabilitation Science website.
UB SPHHP is one of the only schools in the country to include both public health and health professions, providing unique opportunities for collaboration amongst students and faculty. For more information please visit the
UB SPHHP website.
The University at Buffalo is the State University of New York’s largest and most comprehensive research-intensive university and is its primary center for professional education and training. We are Middle States Commission on Higher Education accredited and a member of the Association of American Universities. UB provides a rich environment for collaborative and transdisciplinary research with faculty within the SPHHP and at other schools located in the Academic Health Center (Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing).
EnvironmentBuffalo is the second-largest city in New York State and is located on the shores of Lake Erie, upriver of the majestic Niagara Falls. Buffalo - the City of Good Neighbors - is undergoing a renaissance with a rapidly growing economy, vital academic health sciences center, and affordable cost of living. The Western New York educational system is excellent. Buffalo-Niagara is a region of 1.2 million people, world-class art galleries and museums, a comprehensive city-wide system of parks and green space, a vibrant theater and music community, and major and minor league sports teams.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
