Assistant/Associate Professor - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) invites applications for a core faculty position in our Department of Physical Therapy at the UAMS Northwest Campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You have the opportunity to join an innovative and successful program with strong institutional and community support, excellent facilities, and a small class size. This is a 9-month position at the assistant or associate professor rank, beginning preferably in Fall 2026. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and college promotion and tenure criteria.
This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in physical therapy education and research at UAMS! Join a program committed to excellence in education, research, and clinical practice.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree (post-professional or DPT with advanced clinical specialization)
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a licensed physical therapist
- Teaching, research, or clinical experience in cardiopulmonary disorders, neurological disorders, and/or pathology
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to identify and solve problems
- Contemporary, evidence-based clinical practice knowledge in cardiopulmonary, neurological, and/or acute care practice areas
- Experience designing and conducting independent or collaborative research in the area of clinical expertise
- Physical therapy license or license eligibility in Arkansas
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced (non-clinical) Doctorate
- Established scholarly agenda
- Three (3) years of prior teaching experience in a physical therapy academic program
- Active involvement in professional activities at the local, state, or national level
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and teach academic courses in areas of content expertise
- Engage in scholarly and service activities consistent with university, college, and CAPTE expectations
- Contribute to program and curriculum assessment and planning
- May perform duties as assigned
Additional Information:
About the Program
- Holistic admission process with 28 students admitted annually.
- Active learning methods, including flipped classrooms, problem-based learning, team-based learning, and inter-professional experiences.
- Newly renovated facilities with 14,000 square feet of teaching and research space, two outpatient clinics, and access to an onsite skilled nursing facility.
- Simulation labs and in-house clinics provide progressive clinical education experiences.
- Research equipment includes Noraxon wireless motion analysis, Neurocom Balance Master, Cosmed CPET Metabolic Testing System, AlterG Anti-gravity Treadmill, and more.
- Collaborative research opportunities with UAMS Northwest, UAMS Little Rock, and the nearby University of Arkansas.
For more information, please contact the program chair:
Angel Holland, PT, DPT, EdD
UAMS Department of Physical Therapy
1125 N. College Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72703-1908
(479) 713-8600
amholland@uams.edu
Letter of application, CV, and list of three professional references are required.
Salary Information:
- Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Optional Documents:
- Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.