Tenure Track Faculty

The University of Montana School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science (UMPT), located in Missoula Montana, is seeking two tenure-track faculty members. Positions are open-rank, full-time, on-site, academic year appointments. Our Doctor of Physical Therapy program is a fully CAPTE-accredited 2.75-year entry-level program with 36 students per class. It is the only Physical Therapy program in the state and has been CAPTE-accredited for over 40 years.

The environment at UMPT supports and fosters pedagogical excellence and high-quality research.

Located in the recreational center of western Montana, The University of Montana is the state’s flagship university. Since its opening in 1895 it has demonstrated a continuous record of excellence in education, service, and scholarship. Most recently being recognized as the nation's top university for service to community and country (2022, 2023, and 2024) and receiving the prestigious Carnegie R1 Status for “Very High Research Activity” in 2022.

Missoula is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, nestled in five mountain ranges at the confluence of three rivers and with a vibrant downtown.

UMPT is part of the University of Montana College of Health, which also includes the Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana and the following Schools:
Public Health;
Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training (IPAT);
Social Work;
Speech, Language, Hearing, and Occupational Science; and Pharmacy. Upstart programs within the college include a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Physicians Associate program.

• Teaching and advising students in the DPT program.
• Establishment of an active research agenda. Numerous opportunities for collaborative research are available within the School, College, and University, as well as with other clinical partners, and healthcare institutions.
• Service on department and university committees as well as the profession.
• The instructional load for the position will be consistent with other tenure-track faculty of the same rank and will align with a candidate’s expertise and interest. Teaching content is negotiable, and flexibility will be possible to balance the candidates interests with the needs of the program

• Doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, ScD, DSc)
• Demonstrates ability to independently engage in scholarly activity
• Experience in teaching in higher education or equivalent
• Effective communication and collaborative skills

• Hold a current physical therapy license and be eligible for physical therapy licensure in Montana
• Experience obtaining and administering extramural research funding
• Prior experience and evidence of effectiveness in teaching physical therapy curriculum
• Board Certification and/or residency/fellowship training in a clinical practice area
• Clinical experience in multiple healthcare settings (e.g., outpatient, acute care, home health)