Assistant / Associate Professor, Physical Therapy (Orthopedic or Cardiopulmonary)

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

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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 position 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 orthopedic or cardiopulmonary physical therapy.

Requirements

• Academic Doctoral degree (PhD, DSc, EdD) in Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, or related discipline.
• If a licensed Physical Therapist, must be eligible for Physical Therapist licensure in Nevada (or compact-eligible).
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in orthopedic or cardiopulmonary practice.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach effectively at the graduate level.
• Evidence or promise of scholarly productivity (research, publications, or presentations).
• Commitment to collaborative work and to contributing to a new, developing program.

Nice To Haves

• Physical Therapy degree (DPT or equivalent) with ABPTS board certification in Orthopedic or Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy (or eligibility within one year of hire).
• Experience as a clinical instructor, residency/fellowship mentor, or site coordinator of clinical education.
• Experience in curricular design, use of simulation technology, or hybrid instructional approaches.
• Track record of interdisciplinary collaboration with fields such as biomechanics, physiology, or public health.
• Demonstrated success or potential for extramural grant funding.
• Leadership in APTA-Nevada, APTA, AOPT, ACSM, cardiopulmonary professional sections or other related professional organizations

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf Card holders.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through difficult moments.
• Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Faculty dependents have unlimited credits, but to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under twenty-four. They must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or the employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
• Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them in identifying career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree