Assistant​/Associate Professor, Physical Therapy; Neurologic

Assistant / Associate Professor, Physical Therapy (Neurologic)

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 positions 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 neurologic physical therapy and neurorehabilitation.

• Physical Therapy degree with Board certification in Neurologic Physical Therapy (ABPTS or equivalent) OR Academic Doctorate (PhD, DSc, EdD) in a related area.
• Clinical experience in neurologic physical therapy (e.g., stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, neurodegenerative disease).
• Demonstrated ability to teach at graduate level (prior teaching, lab instruction).
• Evidence or potential for scholarly productivity (publications, presentations, grant activity).
• Commitment to working in an emerging DPT program, including program development, accreditation, and student mentoring.

• Academic doctoral degree (PhD, DSc, EdD) or equivalent in Rehabilitation Science, Neuroscience, or related field
• Hold or be eligible for Physical Therapist licensure in Nevada (or compact-eligible).
• Experience coordinating clinical education or serving as a clinical instructor / site coordinator.
• Experience in curricular design, simulation, or use of technology in neuro education.
• Effective interdisciplinary collaboration (e.g., working with neuroscience, engineering, bioinformatics).
• Successful track record of extramural grant funding or large-scale research projects.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience mentoring students and junior faculty.

Compensation Grade

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.

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!

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

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