Position Summary

The Physical Therapy Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), within the College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP) Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, seeks a faculty member with broad clinical expertise and a commitment to contributing to excellence in physical therapist education, scholarly activity, and service. The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty community and contribute to the program’s missions of teaching, scholarship, and professional engagement. This is a 12-month, tenure-eligible appointment with an option for clinical practice.

It is the responsibility of the faculty member during their time of employment to:

I. Education/Teaching

• Teach physical therapy content in areas of expertise and contribute to other areas of the entry-level curriculum as needed.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous quality improvement in alignment with accreditation standards.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and students in team-taught, interprofessional, and collaborative learning environments.

II. Research/Scholarly Activity

• Maintain or develop a scholarly agenda that aligns with the mission of the Physical Therapy program and that of the College of Allied Health Professions, which supports professional growth and advancement.
• Engage with the CAHP Office of Research to foster a collaborative and team approach.
• Mentor and engage professional students in scholarly activities as appropriate.

III. Service/Administration

• Participate in service and governance activities that support the Program, College, University, community, and profession.
• Contribute to initiatives that advance the missions of the Physical Therapy Program and College.

IV. Clinical Practice

• Depending on the needs of the program, clinical practice time may be available.

Applicants are required to provide a teaching philosophy statement and a research/scholarly statement of topics of inquiry with planned activities. For additional information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Bradley Dexter at Bradley.dexter@unmc.edu.

Required Qualifications

• Hold an unencumbered PT license and be eligible for licensure in Nebraska.
• Earned a professional degree in physical therapy. Applicants who hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in physical therapy must also possess an earned academic doctoral degree.
• Current membership in, or willingness to maintain membership in, the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Experience teaching physical therapy-related content at the entry-level or graduate level.
• Experience mentoring or advising students in academic, clinical, professional, or scholarly settings.
• Evidence of engagement in professional, institutional, or community service activities.
• Evidence of scholarly engagement and the potential to develop, sustain, or contribute to a research/scholarly agenda that aligns with the program’s mission.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in team-based environments.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Work Location and Travel Requirements

Maintain a primary appointment on the Omaha campus and reside within a reasonable commuting distance. Travel between the Omaha and Kearney campuses as needed for teaching, service activities, or specific Physical Therapy Education events. Work Schedule TBD by Program Director.