Assistant Professor/Associate Professor

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina invites applications for a faculty position in a rehabilitation-related program. The successful candidate must hold a terminal doctoral degree by August 16, 2026 in a rehabilitation-related field and demonstrate potential for outstanding research, publications, extramural funding, and teaching within the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program by the start date.

For the Associate Professor rank, candidates should show a strong record of scholarship with funded

Qualifications

• Earned terminal doctoral degree by Aug 16, 2026 in a rehabilitation related field.
• Assistant Professor: potential for outstanding research, publications, extramural funding, and teaching within the DPT program by the start date.
• Associate Professor: strong scholarship with funded research and at least 5 years of effective instruction, student mentorship, and research experience by start date.

Education

Terminal doctoral degree in rehabilitation-related field

Job description

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will have an earned terminal doctoral degree by the beginning date of employment (August 16, 2026) in a rehabilitation related field. Applicants for the Assistant Professor rank must demonstrate potential for an outstanding record of research accomplishments, publications, extramural funding, and the ability to teach within the Doctor of Physical Therapy ( DPT ) program by the beginning date of employment. Applicants wishing to be considered for the rank of Associate Professor must have a strong record of scholarship and funded research, with at least 5 years of experience as an effective instructor, student mentor, and researcher by the beginning date of employment.