Assistant Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Core
Launch and grow a new Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at a Carnegie R1 research institution while building an independent, extramurally fundable research agenda.
Role type
Assistant Professor (Tenure-track)
Builds
A new Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum and research program
Domain
Academic Physical Therapy / Rehabilitation Science / Exercise Physiology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Independent research program development, extramural grant writing, DPT curriculum design, graduate student mentorship, peer-reviewed publication, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Clinical physical therapy background, postdoctoral research experience, NIH/NSF funding track record, hybrid instructional approaches, interprofessional education
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and sustain an independent, extramurally fundable research program; Teach in the DPT curriculum and related graduate programs; Mentor DPT students, graduate students, and postdoctoral trainees; Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation processes; Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations; Foster interdisciplinary collaborations; Participate in university and professional service activities
Seniority
Assistant Professor, tenure-track, early-career to mid-career academic