Assistant / Associate Professor, Physical Therapy (Neurologic)

University of Nevada Reno•Reno, NV

About The Position

The developing Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for a tenure-track full-time core faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor within the School of Public Health. The successful candidates will contribute to the development, delivery, and assessment of the curriculum; mentor and advise students; and engage in scholarly activity and service that support the mission of the program, the Department of Kinesiology, and the School of Public Health. This search seeks to fill one position with expertise in neurologic physical therapy and neurorehabilitation.

Requirements

Physical Therapy degree with Board certification in Neurologic Physical Therapy (ABPTS or equivalent) OR Academic Doctorate (PhD, DSc, EdD) in a related area.
Clinical experience in neurologic physical therapy (e.g., stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, neurodegenerative disease).
Demonstrated ability to teach at graduate level (prior teaching, lab instruction).
Evidence or potential for scholarly productivity (publications, presentations, grant activity).
Commitment to working in an emerging DPT program, including program development, accreditation, and student mentoring.

Nice To Haves

Academic doctoral degree (PhD, DSc, EdD) or equivalent in Rehabilitation Science, Neuroscience, or related field
Hold or be eligible for Physical Therapist licensure in Nevada (or compact-eligible).
Experience coordinating clinical education or serving as a clinical instructor / site coordinator.
Experience in curricular design, simulation, or use of technology in neuro education.
Effective interdisciplinary collaboration (e.g., working with neuroscience, engineering, bioinformatics).
Successful track record of extramural grant funding or large-scale research projects.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Experience mentoring students and junior faculty.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development, delivery, and assessment of the curriculum
Mentor and advise students
Engage in scholarly activity and service that support the mission of the program, the Department of Kinesiology, and the School of Public Health

Benefits

Health insurance options including dental and vision
Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through difficult moments.
Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. The University generously matches your 19.25% contribution. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day.

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