Assistant or Associate Professor

About the role

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at Cleveland State University is seeking to fill a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position beginning August 16, 2027. Rank will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. This is an on-campus position requiring teaching on-campus courses; additional assignments may include off-campus, evening, weekend, or distance-learning instruction based on student needs. Accredited since 1976, the Physical Therapy Department is part of the College of Health (COH), which also houses the Departments of Health Sciences and Human Performance, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Occupational Therapy, and Music Therapy; the School of Social Work; and the School of Nursing. The COH offers more than 23 undergraduate and graduate programs in health professions, nursing, social work, and related certificates, providing experiential learning, interprofessional practice, and scholarship opportunities. The college operates two on-site health clinics for hands-on student training and community care. Cleveland State University is an urban campus serving racially, culturally, and economically diverse students and aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility, a great place to learn and work, and a nationally recognized, student-focused public research institution providing accessible, affordable, engaged learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Teach DPT courses with primary teaching responsibility in neurologic physical therapy
• Participate in ongoing curriculum development and evaluation
• Conduct and maintain research and scholarship
• Mentor and advise students
• Provide academic, professional, and/or community service

Requirements

• Earned research doctorate (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc, or equivalent) in physical therapy or a related field
• Appropriate terminal degree completed by July 1, 2027 (candidates who are ABD will be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor)
• Physical therapist with eligibility for Ohio PT licensure
• Minimum of one year of clinical physical therapy practice experience
• Evidence of contemporary expertise in neurologic physical therapy
• Evidence of capability to conduct and maintain research and scholarship
• Evidence of teaching capability and the capacity to teach core courses across the DPT Program
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate and work on teams