Associate or Full Professor

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking an Associate Professor or Full Professor in Physical Therapy for a tenure-track role. The successful candidate will focus on leading independent research, developing grants, and teaching graduate students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Ideal applicants hold a doctoral degree and have a strong record of research excellence and funding. The position's proposed start date is August 1, 2026, in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Requires an academic doctoral degree in Physical Therapy (PhD, EdD, DSc) or related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in research and substantial grant funding history.
• Willingness to contribute to faculty missions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advance independently funded research initiatives.
• Develop and submit competitive grant proposals.
• Manage sponsored projects and maintain research funding.
• Teach in the Doctor of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Science PhD programs.
• Develop course content and mentor graduate students.
• Participate in faculty meetings and service.

Skills

Research excellence

Grant proposal development

Teaching at graduate level

Collaboration with faculty

Education

Academic doctoral degree in Physical Therapy or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Division of Physical Therapy seeks candidates for a 12‑month faculty position eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (Tenure Track or Tenured) or Full Professor (Tenured). Candidates should have a strong foundation in physical therapy research and a track record of scholarly contributions. The role focuses on advancing physical therapy through independent, externally funded research and teaching in the Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate programs.

Responsibilities

• Leading and advancing independent, externally funded research initiatives.
• Developing and submitting competitive grant proposals.
• Effectively managing sponsored projects and maintaining sustained extramurally funded research.
• Contributing to teaching missions in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and the Human Movement Science PhD curriculum.
• Developing course content, advising, and mentoring graduate students and DPT students.
• Participating in faculty meetings and service activities as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Academic doctoral degree in Physical Therapy (PhD, EdD, DSc), Movement Science, Health Services Research, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in research.
• Substantial history of extramural grant funding as principal investigator.
• Willingness to contribute to the Division’s missions within a supportive faculty environment.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in North Carolina.
• Post‑doctoral research training.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at a graduate‑level program.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position Location and Start Date

Location: North Carolina, US. Proposed Start Date: August 1, 2026.