Asst​/Assoc Prof, Tenure Track - Physical Therapy

Asst/Assoc Prof, Tenure Track - Physical Therapy## Department:

Medicine | Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
** Tenure faculty (regardless of rank)** - persons with the titles of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and instructor who serve on appointments totaling 50% or more service to the university and who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty member’s tenure initiation unit (TIU) and, as appropriate, regional campus;

obligations will include research, service and/or teaching or clinical practice.  These faculty will have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study or possession of equivalent experience.  Asst/Assoc Prof, Tenure Track
** School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences / Division of Physical Therapy
** College of Medicine
** Position Overview
** The Ohio State University’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty member within the Division of Physical Therapy at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank.  We are seeking a faculty member who will: sustain or develop an extramurally funded and productive scholarship program through grants, publications, and presentations; teach within the Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) and PhD programs in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences consistent with expertise, mentor students in each program;

and contribute to service needs of the School, College, University and appropriate professional organizations. We are particularly interested in faculty with established scholarly expertise in neurologic physical therapy or related areas in/to neuroscience. The preferred scholar will complement existing strengths within the School and at the OSU Wexner Medical Center.

** Performance Objectives
*** Maintains active extramurally funded scholarship program:
Presents scholarly work at local, regional, national and international meetings; publishes scholarly work in books and journals; and writes and/or serves as co-investigator or principal investigator on intramural and extramural grants (60%)
* Develops, plans, and delivers core and elective courses within the School of Health and Rehabilitation’s DPT and PhD programs; participates in curriculum design and revision; participates in accreditation activities (30%).
* Actively participates/demonstrates leadership in service to division, school, college, university, professional and community organizations; division initiatives; other duties as assigned (10%).
** Education and Experience Requirements
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* Required:

* PhD or equivalent in a related field to physical therapy, current physical therapy license, eligible for an unrestricted PT license in Ohio; established record or strong evidence of potential for extramurally funded and productive scholarship in a discipline of physical therapy; evidence of impactful teaching ability; ability to effectively mentor professional and graduate students; and strong record of service to the physical therapy profession.

* Desired:
* Established scholarly expertise in neurologic physical therapy or related fields in/to neuroscience. Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.
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* How to Apply

** To be considered, please submit your application via Workday. Application materials must include:

Required:

* Cover letter. Please include a summary of your CV that highlights your key accomplishments, related skills, and specific qualifications that match the job posting, performance objectives, and three or more professional references.
* Curriculum Vitae (CV)
* Statement of Scholarship. Please describe the work you have previously completed, identify next steps and how these will contribute to your ongoing scholarship goals over the next 5 years.
* Statement of Teaching and Mentoring. Please include the impact and influence of your scholarship and disciplinary context on your teaching. Include the teaching and mentorship goals you have for yourself and for your students and how your teaching enacts these beliefs and goals.

Application review begins 11/1/2026. Application will remain open until the job is filled.  
** The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in the College of Medicine
** The School of Health and…