Associate or Full Professor

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); In loco; USD 110.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

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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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Research excellence

Grant proposal development

Teaching at graduate level

Collaboration with faculty

Formazione

Academic doctoral degree in Physical Therapy or related field

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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.