Assistant / Associate Professor, Physical Therapy (Orthopedic or Cardiopulmonary)

Job Description

The developing Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for a tenure-track full-time core faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor within the School of Public Health. The successful candidates will contribute to the development, delivery, and assessment of the curriculum; mentor and advise students; and engage in scholarly activity and service that support the mission of the program, the Department of Kinesiology, and the School of Public Health. This search seeks to fill one position with expertise in orthopedic or cardiopulmonary physical therapy.

Required Qualifications

• Academic Doctoral degree (PhD, DSc, EdD) in Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, or related discipline.
• If a licensed Physical Therapist, must be eligible for Physical Therapist licensure in Nevada (or compact-eligible).
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in orthopedic or cardiopulmonary practice.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach effectively at the graduate level.
• Evidence or promise of scholarly productivity (research, publications, or presentations).
• Commitment to collaborative work and to contributing to a new, developing program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Physical Therapy degree (DPT or equivalent) with ABPTS board certification in Orthopedic or Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy (or eligibility within one year of hire).
• Experience as a clinical instructor, residency/fellowship mentor, or site coordinator of clinical education.
• Experience in curricular design, use of simulation technology, or hybrid instructional approaches.
• Track record of interdisciplinary collaboration with fields such as biomechanics, physiology, or public health.
• Demonstrated success or potential for extramural grant funding.
• Leadership in APTA-Nevada, APTA, AOPT, ACSM, cardiopulmonary professional sections or other related professional organizations

Compensation Grade

Assistant Professor, 9 month

Associate Professor, 9 month

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (Nine-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. The University generously matches your 19.25% contribution. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a university town! Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf Card holders.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through difficult moments. Mountain EAP is in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services about personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No State Tax!

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Faculty dependents have unlimited credits, but to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under twenty-four. They must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or the employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them in identifying career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

About the School of Public Health 

The School of Public Health at the University of Nevada, Reno is an R1 research institution with strong institutional support for faculty scholarship and external funding. The School of Public Health is CEPH-accredited and houses multiple centers in areas like substance abuse, behavioral health, dementia research, and health services. Its faculty and students are actively engaged in externally funded research supported by federal, state, and private sources including NIOSH, CDC, NSF, state health agencies, and more. In 2024, a UNR-affiliated center received over $783,000 in grant funding for community health programs, and a doctoral candidate in our SPH became the first in school history to receive a competitive NIH R36 award. These activities reflect the vibrant research environment you would join. The DPT program will be housed in the department of kinesiology in the SPH. Kinesiology has a robust undergraduate program and growing masters’ programs. There will be opportunities for collaboration with faculty and other units across campus such as sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and public health.

How to apply: Go to the website link and apply online.