Asst/Assoc/Full Professor - Educator, PT & Health Science, Dept. of Rehab, Exercise & Nutrition Asst/Assoc/Full Professor - Educator, PT & Health Science, Dept. of Rehab, Exercise & Nutrition

University of Cincinnati • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Physical Therapy and Health Sciences Program at the University of Cincinnati in the Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is searching for a fulltime faculty educator who will contribute to the department’s teaching, service, and research missions. This is a 12-Month per year Educator position with rank commensurate with education and experience. The preferred start date is January 2026 but could be flexible. The Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise & Nutrition Sciences is one of the academic units in the College of Allied Health Sciences. Our department offers graduate degrees in Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Master of Athletic Training, and Master of Nutrition Sciences. Our undergraduate Health Sciences program offers the degree of BS in Health Science with an emphasis in the concentrations of Pre-PT, Pre-AT, Pre-OT, Pre-Med, Pre-PA, Pre-Pharm, and online completer programs in pre-OT and Health Sciences. The department is housed in the new Health Sciences Building located on the UC Medical Campus.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (e.g. DPT, PhD, EdD)
• Ohio Physical Therapy license (or Ohio eligible)
• Clinical experience in acute/medical settings
• Experience teaching physical therapy courses in acute/medical settings
• Ability and interest to teach interprofessional education
• Experience working in interprofessional settings
• Demonstration of college level teaching
• An equivalent of more than two (2) years of relevant full-time work-related experience
• Current knowledge and skill in the use of computer technology and educational learning management systems
• Strong interpersonal skills including communication, problem solving, conflict management, and follow-through
• Interest and ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

• Earned non-clinical terminal degree (e.g. PhD, EdD)
• Experience working in an academic student physical therapy clinic (e.g. pro bono clinic)
• Evidence of scholarship including presentations at state or national level and publications
• Evidence of service at a state or national level
• Ability to teach undergraduate pharmacology and pathophysiology
• An equivalent of four (4) or more years of relevant full-time work-related experience
• Demonstration of two (2) years of full-time college level teaching experience
• Experience mentoring student projects

Responsibilities

• Teaching and service to the Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise, and Nutrition Sciences (RENS) and College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS).
• Primary teaching responsibilities include courses in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and the undergraduate Health Sciences program as assigned by the Program Director or Department Chair.
• Course instruction and course development.
• Participation in student recruitment, retention, and admissions activities.
• Participation in program committee work, including program evaluation and accreditation tasks.
• Other activities as assigned by Department Chair or Program Director.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission for you and your eligible dependents.
• Robust Retirement Plans with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Generous time-off policy including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and additional end-of-year paid time off.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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