Physical Therapy Faculty-Rank DOQ

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-eligible Physical Therapy Faculty position in the College of Allied Health Professions. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, scholarship, and service within a collaborative faculty community, with potential clinical practice time depending on program needs.

Responsibilities include teaching entry-level and graduate PT content, developing curriculum, mentoring students, and engaging in

Qualifications

• Teach physical therapy content in areas of expertise and contribute to other areas of the entry-level curriculum as needed.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous quality improvement in alignment with accreditation standards.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and students in team-taught, interprofessional, and collaborative learning environments.
• Maintain or develop a scholarly agenda aligned with the program and college missions.
• Engage with the CAHP Office of Research to foster collaboration and mentorship of students.
• Mentor/provide guidance to professional students in scholarly activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach physical therapy content in areas of expertise and contribute to other areas of the entry-level curriculum as needed.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation-aligned quality improvement.
• Mentor and advise students and collaborate with colleagues in team-based settings.
• Engage in scholarship, publish, and participate in professional activities.
• Provide service to the program, college, and university as needed.
• Possibly engage in clinical practice time depending on program needs.

Skills

Teaching/mentoring

Curriculum development

Interprofessional collaboration

Scholarly engagement

Education

Professional degree in Physical Therapy

Academic doctorate or ABPTS certification

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: 2026 - 400

Department

Department CAHP Physical Therapy 50000729

Business Unit(College/Institute)

Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Allied Health Professions

FTE:

100

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule TBD by Program Director

Requisition Category

Requisition Category Faculty

Requisition Title

Requisition Title Physical Therapy Faculty-Rank DOQ

Job Title/Academic Rank

Job Title/Academic Rank Physical Therapy Faculty-Rank DOQ

Additional Requisition Title

Additional Requisition Title Physical Therapy Faculty-Rank DOQ

Appointment Type

Appointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category

Job/EEO Category Faculty

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 10/26/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

The Physical Therapy Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center ( UNMC ), within the College of Allied Health Professions ( CAHP ) Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, seeks a faculty member with broad clinical expertise and a commitment to contributing to excellence in physical therapist education, scholarly activity, and service. The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty community and contribute to the program’s missions of teaching, scholarship, and professional engagement. This is a 12-month, tenure-eligible appointment with an option for clinical practice.

It is the responsibility of the faculty member during their time of employment to:

Education/Teaching

• Teach physical therapy content in areas of expertise and contribute to other areas of the entry-level curriculum as needed.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous quality improvement in alignment with accreditation standards.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and students in team-taught, interprofessional, and collaborative learning environments.

Research/Scholarly Activity

• Maintain or develop a scholarly agenda that aligns with the mission of the Physical Therapy program and that of the College of Allied Health Professions, which supports professional growth and advancement.
• Engage with the CAHP Office of Research to foster a collaborative and team approach,
• Mentor and engage professional students in scholarly activities as appropriate.

Service/Administration

• Participate in service and governance activities that support the Program, College, University, community, and profession.
• Contribute to initiatives that advance the missions of the Physical Therapy Program and College.

Clinical Practice

• Depending on the needs of the program, clinical practice time may be available.

Applicants are required to provide a teaching philosophy statement and a research/ scholarly statement of topics of inquiry with planned activities.

a) Hold an unencumbered PT license and be eligible for licensure in Nebraska.

b) Earned a professional degree in physical therapy. Applicants who hold a bachelor's or master's degree in physical therapy must also possess an earned academic doctoral degree.

c) Current membership in, or willingness to maintain membership in, the American Physical Therapy Association.

d) Experience teaching physical therapy-related content at the entry-level or graduate level.

e) Experience mentoring or advising students in academic, clinical, professional, or scholarly settings.

f) Evidence of engagement in professional, institutional, or community service activities.

g) Evidence of scholarly engagement and the potential to develop, sustain, or contribute to a research/scholarly agenda that aligns with the program’s mission.

h) Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in team-based environments.

i) Demonstrated interpersonal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Work Location and Travel Requirements

• Maintain a primary appointment on the Omaha campus and reside within a reasonable commuting distance.
• Travel between the Omaha and Kearney campuses as needed for teaching, service activities, or specific Physical Therapy Education events.

Supplemental Qualifications

• An earned academic doctorate or ABPTS certification.
• Evidence of an emerging regional or national reputation through service within state, regional, or national professional organizations.
• Experience in curriculum development, course coordination, or leading classroom and laboratory instruction within a physical therapist education program.
• Evidence of scholarly dissemination and/or participation in funded scholarly activity, such as peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, educational materials, invited lectures, grant activity, or other scholarly products.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise that supports teaching within the physical therapy curriculum, particularly in areas such as foundational skills, anatomy, clinical reasoning, professionalism, physical agents, or practice management.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment, Lab environment, Clinical environment Other working environment NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally

Crawling Occasionally

Driving

Driving 2-5 hours

Kneeling

Kneeling Occasionally

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally

Sitting 2-5 hours

Standing

Standing 2-5 hours

Squatting Occasionally

Walking

Walking Up to 2 hours

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Atmospheric No

Blood/body fluids

Blood/body fluids Yes

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards No

Working on or around moving machinery

Working on or around moving machinery No

Electrical current

Electrical current Yes

Noise No

Changes of temperature/humidity

Changes of temperature/humidity No

Wear PPE

Wear PPE Yes

Work with laboratory animals

Work with laboratory animals No

Radiation

Operating hand/power tools

Operating hand/power tools Yes

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Participation in clinical practice will involve direct patient contact and could involve the use of medical equipment.

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation

Fine Manipulation Both

Repetitive Motion

Repetitive Motion Both

Grasping

Grasping Both

If you selected any area above, please explain

Use of a computer keyboard and mouse, writing utensils, other equipment, and tools used for instruction.

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

Required Documents

• C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Other Doc

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have or are you eligible for a current Nebraska Physical Therapy license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

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