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

University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition discounts

Wellness programming for faculty and

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy in the School of Integrated Health Sciences. The 9‑month, tenure‑track position emphasizes building a robust research program with external funding and high‑impact publications.

The role includes some teaching duties, mentoring in PhD programs, and active service within the university and department, aligned with UNLV's top-tier research goals and collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop a program of research leading to publications in refereed journals and securing external grant funding.
• Teaching is expected but the primary focus is on research.
• Mentor and advise in Interdisciplinary Health Science and/or Neuroscience PhD programs.
• Participate in professional, School, and Department service activities.
• Meet university criteria related to research, teaching and service and contribute to UNLV Top Tier initiatives.

Job description

Job Description

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

Full‑time, 9‑month, tenure‑track position for an Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy within the School of Integrated Health Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities include the development of a program of research leading to publications in refereed journals and procuring external grant support for that research.
• There is a teaching expectation but the primary focus of the position is on a program of research.
• In addition to involvement in our DPT program, this position includes mentoring and advising in our Interdisciplinary Health Science and/or Neuroscience PhD programs.
• Additionally, this position involves participation in professional, University, School, and Department service activities.
• The successful candidate will be expected to meet University criteria related to research, teaching and service.
• The successful candidate will also be expected to adhere to UNLV Top Tier Initiatives regarding research productivity which include external grant support and publication in high impact peer reviewed journals.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding.

Benefits of Working at UNLV

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks & Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact [e-mail] or visit Veterans Webpage.

About the University

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral‑degree‑granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff.

To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world.

UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement.

The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.

UNLV is located on a 332‑acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country.

UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates.

The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago.

We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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