Asst/Assoc Prof, Tenure Track - Physical Therapy

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Job Title:

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 

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. 

 

How to Apply 

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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 Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University is a nationally recognized leader in the education of health and providers in the areas of athletic training, health sciences, health information management, medical dietetics, medical laboratory science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and radiologic sciences and therapy. Graduates of these programs are leaders in their fields who use their knowledge of advanced techniques and technology to deliver quality patient care.

The Division of Physical Therapy  

The Division of Physical Therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is part of a large, energetic academic medical center and research extensive university, offering many opportunities for collaboration and innovation. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, collaborative, and well-balanced faculty of successful scientists, master clinicians and professional leaders with records in excellence in teaching, scholarship, professional service, and clinical practice. The Doctorate of Physical Therapy is an on-campus, full-time entry-level doctorate.  The PhD Program offers full- and part-time Doctorate of Philosophy degrees with connections for dual degree (DPT-PhD; OTD-PhD) and MS programs in the school.  Since 2016, the DPT program at Ohio State has been ranked in the USNWR top 10 (presently #4). 

The University  

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. 

 

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Additional Information:

Location:

Atwell Hall (0306)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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