Associate or Full Professor

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is inviting candidates for a faculty position in the Division of Physical Therapy. This role offers a chance to lead impactful research and contribute to the education of future healthcare professionals. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy or a related field and demonstrate a strong research background.

This is an exciting opportunity in a top-ranked program, focusing on both teaching and research in an engaging academic environment.

Qualifications

• An academic doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, Movement Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in research.
• Substantial history of extramural grant funding.

Responsibilities

• Leading and advancing independent, externally funded research initiatives.
• Developing and submitting competitive grant proposals.
• Contributing to the teaching missions within the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Skills

Research excellence

Team science experience

Grant proposal development

Education

PhD in Physical Therapy or related field

Job description

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team‑oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The Division of Physical Therapy in the Department of Health Sciences invites candidates for a 12‑month, faculty position with eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (Tenure Track or Tenured), or Full Professor (Tenured). We seek candidates with a strong foundation of physical therapy research and a demonstrated record of scholarly contributions in their area of expertise. This position is an exciting opportunity to join a top‑tier, highly collegial program in an idyllic campus setting. The Division is a nationally recognized leader in Physical Therapy education and research, with both PhD and DPT programs ranked in the top 10 nationally.

We welcome applicants engaged in either basic or applied research who are committed to advancing the profession of physical therapy through research. Active extramural funding for research is strongly preferred. We are interested in recruiting a candidate with strong experience in team science, so qualifying roles on funded grants are not restricted to principal investigator.

Research Faculty At UNC Are Responsible For

• Leading and advancing independent, externally funded research initiatives
• Developing and submitting competitive grant proposals
• Effectively managing sponsored projects
• Maintaining sustained extramurally funded research projects

While the primary work effort of this position will be fulfilling an individual’s research agenda, contributions to the teaching missions in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and Human Movement Science PhD curriculum are expected. With a focus on research, this position also affords access to residencies (pediatric, orthopedic, neurologic), fellowships (NICU and Collegiate Division I sports), HMSC PhD students, and DPT students through teaching courses in their area of expertise, advising and mentoring. Additionally, there are many opportunities to contribute to our University, community, and profession in various roles.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.