12-Month PT Assistant Professor – Orthopedic Rehab

Orthopt; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University’s Physical Therapy Program invites applications for a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning January 1, 2027. The role focuses on teaching orthopedic physical therapy and supervising students in clinical and laboratory settings within the MCHHS.

The successful candidate will be a licensed physical therapist with a DPT and a Cyriax-based manual therapy certification (or in progress), with a commitment to scholarly activity and service to

Qualifications

• Must be a physical therapist eligible for Missouri licensure.
• Hold a DPT and Cyriax-based advanced manual therapy certification (or be enrolled to complete by Dec 2027).
• At least five years of orthopedic clinical and administrative outpatient manual therapy experience.
• Prior academic teaching experience with demonstrated excellence.
• Research agenda and potential for scholarly activity required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and engage with diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic instruction in the physical therapy curriculum with emphasis on orthopedics.
• Supervise and mentor students in clinical and laboratory settings.
• Assist in curricular development and promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and manual skills.
• Engage in scholarly activity and contribute to research.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• Support high-impact practices to increase student retention and success.

Skills

Academic teaching experience

Student supervision

Interpersonal communication

Research planning

Diversity & inclusion engagement

Education

Clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Missouri licensure eligibility

Cyriax-based advanced manual therapy certification (or in progress)

Experience in orthopedic clinical outpatient settings

Job description

Missouri State University’s Physical Therapy Program invites applications for a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning January 1, 2027. The role focuses on teaching orthopedic physical therapy and supervising students in clinical and laboratory settings within the MCHHS.

The successful candidate will be a licensed physical therapist with a DPT and a Cyriax-based manual therapy certification (or in progress), with a commitment to scholarly activity and service to