Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in Temple University’s College of Public Health invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions beginning Fall 2027. Candidates from fields aligned with rehabilitation sciences, health, and the human condition will be considered. The department is particularly interested in collaborative scholars whose work addresses health priorities and outcomes in at-risk and underserved populations, or examines physiological and neuromotor function and human movement and their contributions to health and rehabilitation. Interdisciplinary scholarship focused on understanding, optimizing, or restoring health, function, mobility, and independence is encouraged.

Successful candidates will develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program and contribute to teaching and service. The department is preparing to launch a Doctoral program in Translational Science in Health Professions, with its inaugural class expected in Fall 2028.

The positions are based in the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences on Temple University’s urban campus in Philadelphia. The College of Public Health offers interdisciplinary teaching, research, practice, and service opportunities and is housed in Paley Hall, which includes classrooms, labs, offices, common areas, and a simulation education space. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, statement describing contributions to working effectively in an urban environment, and names of three references by email. Application review begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.

Requirements

• A doctorate in a field related to Rehabilitation Sciences and Health Professions, such as Integrative or Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy, or a related field.
• Ability to contribute to research, teaching, and service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the stated areas of research interest.
• Experience using community-engaged and participatory research approaches to address health priorities and outcomes in at-risk and underserved populations.
• Experience with implementation science research and approaches.
• Research focused on health-promoting or community participation interventions, social determinants of health, health disparities, or functional outcomes.
• Research focused on physiological and neuromotor function, human movement, and their contributions to health, rehabilitation, and the human condition.
• Expertise in areas such as integrative or exercise physiology, physical activity, neuromotor control, biomechanics, brain health, aging, cardiometabolic health, or chronic disease prevention and management across diverse populations.
• Currently in or recently completed a postdoctoral position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program.
• Contribute to teaching.
• Contribute to service.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with credentials and experience.
• Professional development and networking opportunities in research through the Office of the Vice President for Research.
• Teaching development opportunities through the Center for the Advancement of Teaching.

What This Job Offers

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