Assistant or Associate Professor, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

University of Montana•Missoula, MT

About The Position

The University of Montana’s School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, within the College of Health, seeks a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor for its Doctor of Physical Therapy program, with a start date of August 2027. The DPT is a fully CAPTE-accredited, 2.75-year entry-level program with 36 students per class and is the only physical therapy program in Montana. Primary duties are teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching may include required, elective, and clinical courses, as well as advising DPT students. Potential instructional needs include the Clinical Medicine series—pathophysiology, medical screening, pharmacology, and special populations—and physical therapy management coursework for musculoskeletal and complex or acute-care patient populations. Instructional load will align with the faculty member’s expertise and interests and be consistent with other tenure-track faculty of the same rank. Teaching content is negotiable, with flexibility to balance faculty interests and program needs. The faculty member will establish an active research agenda. Collaborative research opportunities are available within the School, College, and University, as well as with clinical partners and healthcare institutions. Service includes participation on department and university committees and service to the profession.

Requirements

Doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, ScD, or DSc).
Hold a current physical therapy license and be eligible for physical therapy licensure in Montana.
Demonstrated ability to independently engage in scholarly activity.
Experience teaching in higher education or equivalent.
Effective communication and collaborative skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience obtaining and administering extramural research funding.
Prior experience and evidence of effectiveness in teaching physical therapy curriculum.
Board certification and/or residency or fellowship training in a clinical practice area.
Clinical experience in multiple healthcare settings, such as outpatient, acute care, or home health.

Responsibilities

Teach and advise students in the DPT program.
Establish an active research agenda and engage in scholarly activity.
Serve on department and university committees and contribute service to the physical therapy profession.
Teach a combination of required, elective, and clinical courses, with content aligned with expertise, interests, and program needs.