Assistant/Associate Professor, Physical Therapy, School of Integrated Health Sciences [R0153436]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in the Department of Physical Therapy within the School of Integrated Health Sciences. The primary responsibilities include developing a program of research leading to publications in refereed journals and procuring external grant support. While there is a teaching expectation, the main focus is on research. The role also involves mentoring and advising in PhD programs, and participating in professional, University, School, and Department service activities. The successful candidate will meet UNLV's criteria for research, teaching, and service, and adhere to UNLV Top Tier Initiatives regarding research productivity. The anticipated start date is July 2027. The Department of Physical Therapy is part of the School of Integrated Health Sciences and is fully accredited by CAPTE, with a 100% NPTE pass rate for its DPT program.

Requirements

A terminal academic doctorate (PhD, DSc, EdD or equivalent) in an area of expertise related to or complementary to physical therapy and rehabilitation sciences from a regionally accredited college or university. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.
A licensed physical therapist in the U.S. with eligibility for licensure by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Evidence of scholarship, including publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Evidence of successful grantsmanship efforts.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations.
Ability to collaborate, solve problems and be flexible.
Demonstrated ability to learn, develop and apply new technologies.

Nice To Haves

Postdoctoral training.
Teaching experience in graduate programs.
Active research agenda and/or clinical expertise in one or more of the following: neurodegenerative diseases, neuroscience, epidemiology, public health, implementation science, health equity/disparity, social determinants of health, pediatrics, exercise science, cardiopulmonary care, pain, genomics, regenerative medicine, obesity, geriatrics, orthopedics, and sports rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

Develop a program of research leading to publications in refereed journals.
Procure external grant support for research.
Teach in the DPT program.
Mentor and advise students in the Interdisciplinary Health Science and/or Neuroscience PhD programs.
Participate in professional, University, School, and Department service activities.
Meet University criteria related to research, teaching, and service.
Adhere to UNLV Top Tier Initiatives regarding research productivity, including external grant support and publication in high impact peer-reviewed journals.