Assistant /Associate Professor in Physical Therapy

About the role

The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor with expertise in research and teaching that aligns with the mission of the Department, College, and University.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong focus on research productivity and obtaining external funding to support research and graduate students.
• Develop, lead, and collaborate on research programs leading to peer-reviewed publications and grant submissions in physical therapy or related fields.
• Teach graduate-level courses in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
• Contribute service to the Department, College, University, and/or the profession.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Demonstrate experience or potential to engage students in teaching, research, and service.

Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) completed by August 2027.
• Eligibility for physical therapist licensure in Rhode Island.
• Demonstrated ability to establish an independent research agenda and publish in relevant, peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain external funding.
• Demonstrated teaching ability that complements the existing DPT curriculum.
• Proficiency in oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in written communication skills.
• Current membership in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

• Preferred: Demonstrated success in securing external research funding.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in collaborative research.
• Interest and/or experience in teaching contemporary professional topics in physical therapy at the graduate level.
• Experience in mentoring graduate students.
• Evidence of success or strong potential for obtaining external funding to support a productive research program.
• Relevant clinical experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) completed by August 2027.
• Eligibility for physical therapist licensure in Rhode Island.
• Demonstrated ability to establish an independent research agenda and publish in relevant, peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain external funding.
• Demonstrated teaching ability that complements the existing DPT curriculum.
• Proficiency in oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in written communication skills.
• Current membership in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.