Physical Therapy Education Faculty — Teaching & Research

Touro University Nevada; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro University Nevada in Henderson, NV is seeking a full-time faculty member to join the School of Physical Therapy within the College of Health and Human Services. This 12-month appointment focuses on teaching and research, contributing to student education, scholarly activity, and university service.

The position emphasizes development of coursework, mentorship of students, and advancing physical therapy education through innovative teaching and collaboration with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., DPT, or equivalent) in Physical Therapy or related field.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in Nevada.
• Clinical or teaching experience in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Experience in higher education teaching is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction across physical therapy courses.
• Design and develop course content aligned with objectives and industry standards.
• Foster interactive learning, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice.
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Mentor and advise students on academic and professional growth.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and scholarly activities.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Mentoring

Communication

Time management

Collaborative work

Clinical expertise

Education

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy or related field

Nevada PT license

Job description

Touro University Nevada in Henderson, NV is seeking a full-time faculty member to join the School of Physical Therapy within the College of Health and Human Services. This 12-month appointment focuses on teaching and research, contributing to student education, scholarly activity, and university service.

The position emphasizes development of coursework, mentorship of students, and advancing physical therapy education through innovative teaching and collaboration with colleagues.