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Description:

The appointment as Associate Professor will have a primary role in the Doctor of Clinical Exercise Physiology Program and Physical Therapy Faculty Practice, teaching and mentoring students and overseeing patient care in the Medical Exercise Therapy (MET) Clinic.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Building a referral base for the Medical Exercise Therapy (MET) Clinic
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the program, including participation in patient care, quality control of care delivered, and documentation
• Manages and supervises other faculty and staff involved in the delivery of exercise and testing services
• Academic assignments within the UIC Department of Physical Therapy's Doctor of Clinical Exercise Physiology Program
• Service on department, college, and/or university committees as assigned by the Department Head
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Exercise Science or related field
• Previous experience in the development and delivery of exercise in patients with chronic diseases
• Previous experience as an educator in the class, laboratory, or clinical setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of scholarship (i.e., peer-reviewed publications and/or extramural funding)

Appointment: 12-month faculty position.

Application Procedures:To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references through the UIC Careers portal at https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12751?c=uic

For fullest consideration, apply by December 30, 2024

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $143,064.17 to $155,000.00

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits

Background Check Statement: Employment is contingent on completing a background check.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to  race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.