Assistant Professor (WOT), Division of Prosthetics & Orthotics, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Position Overview
Organization: Rehabilitation Medicine
Title: Assistant Professor (WOT), Division of Prosthetics & Orthotics, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Position Details
Position Description
The University of Washington’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is offering an outstanding opportunity for a part- or full-time faculty position in our Division of Prosthetics & Orthotics. FTEs of 50% or greater will be considered. This position may be eligible for permanent residence sponsorship for 100% FTE employment. This position has an annual service period of 12 months (July 1 – June 30) and will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (without tenure due to source of funding, which is typical of ranked faculty appointments within the department). Anticipated start date is July 1, 2022, but other dates may be considered.
The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine offers a collaborative and multidisciplinary academic environment. Opportunities will be available for building an academic career that includes teaching, research opportunities, and program development.
The successful candidate will be expected to fulfill requirements for advancement along the Clinician-Scientist pathway of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Job duties include teaching coursework in the Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics (MPO) Program; mentoring and advising MPO students and students in the Rehabilitation Science PhD Program; recruiting and evaluating candidates for admission to the MPO Program; and participating in continuous and periodic self-study activities to maintain program accreditation. Opportunities will be available to collaborate with other faculty on existing research projects and to develop an externally funded research program.
All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.
The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is nationally recognized for excellence in education, research, and clinical care. The Department’s various research programs, led by world-renowned leaders in Rehabilitation Science, as well as academic programs including the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics (MPO), Master of Occupational Therapy, and PhD in Rehabilitation Science Programs, provide rich opportunities for interdisciplinary research, teaching, and learning. The Department has an exceptional record of successful extramural research funding and interprofessional collaboration.
The University of Washington enrolls approximately 60,000 students each year across its three campuses (Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell) and thrives as a center for groundbreaking research in a variety of fields. Located on the Seattle campus, the UW MPO program enrolls approximately 12 incoming students per year and collaborates with other medical and research centers within and beyond the University.
Ranked #5 in US News & World Report, the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is a dynamic academic and clinical department in the University of Washington School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals, which include the UW Medical Centers, Harborview Medical Center, Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System, and Seattle Children’s Hospital. The department currently holds $19 million in grants from federal and foundation funding sources.
The UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is committed to continually building an inclusive culture; has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and believes that diversity fosters excellence.
Seattle is one of the most scenic and livable cities in the United States.
Qualifications
- At the time of application, must possess a PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Rehabilitation Science or a related field
- At the time of application, must be certified to practice Prosthetics & Orthotics through the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics
- Must hold or be eligible for a professional prosthetist and orthotist license in the state of Washington
- Must have at least three (3) years of clinical experience in Prosthetics & Orthotics, a record of relevant research, and experience teaching and/or mentoring Prosthetics & Orthotics students
In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or foreign equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Instructions
Please upload the following required documents via this link:
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement that describes your research interests, accomplishments, potential to contribute to research activities within and external to the University of Washington
- Diversity statement that reflects your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as evidenced broadly in such areas as course content, student admissions, community service, etc.
- Names and addresses of four (4) professional references who may be contacted by the committee for inquiries
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
For questions about the position, contact email ahrrehab@uw.edu, Attention: P&O Assistant Professor - RMI 20210701-04
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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Disability Services
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COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under Washington State Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, University of Washington (UW) workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.