Clinical Associate Professor

Clinical Associate Professor

Department: SOMC Brain Health

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Columbia invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor (Professional Track), specializing in exercise programs and clinical and community translational research with an emphasis in Brain Health. We seek a Ph.D. or equivalent-level clinical/scientific candidate whose focus is on exercise for clinical populations, including individuals with cognitive impairments, dementia, and other neurologic diagnoses.

• Licensure as a registered Physical Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy.

• Knowledge of exercise science principles and practices.
• Ability to plan and direct work.
• Ability to communicate with cognitively impaired patients and their families.
• Demonstrated knowledge of brain health and neuroscience.
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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