Senior Faculty: Lead Innovative Physical Therapy Research

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.

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

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.