Position Summary:
The Division of Physical Therapy in the Department of Health Sciences is seeking candidates for a faculty position (12-month, tenure-track) with eligibility for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates should possess physical therapy knowledge, expertise, and contributions to evidence in their chosen area of focus. We are intentionally casting a broad net and encourage candidates conducting basic or applied research in the areas of: (1) precision medicine, (2) regenerative medicine, (3) patient-centered outcomes research, and (4) big data across a variety of patient care areas. Outstanding candidates in other areas related to Physical Therapy will also be considered, and are highly encouraged to apply.
While the primary work effort of this position will be fulfilling an individual’s research agenda, contributions to the teaching missions in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and Human Movement Science PhD curriculum are expected. With a focus on research, this position also affords access to residencies (pediatric, orthopedic, neurologic), NICU fellowship, HMSC PhD scholars and DPT students through teaching courses in their area of expertise, advising and mentoring both HMSC scholars and DPT students/projects, and contributing service to our community, Division, Department, University, and profession.
Minimum Qualifications: 1) An academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) in Physical Therapy, Movement Science, Health Services Research, Biomedical Engineering, or related field; 2) demonstrated or potential for excellence in research; and 3) willingness to contribute to the Division’s missions as a part of our enthusiastic, supportive, and dedicated faculty.
Preferred Qualifications: 1) Eligible for North Carolina licensure as a physical therapist; 2) post-doctoral research training or history of extramural grant funding as principal investigator; and 3) demonstrated ability to teach in a graduate-level program.
UNC-Chapel Hill is a Carnegie-classified research intensive institution (R1) serving approximately 30,000 students. As an R1 University, UNC-Chapel Hill offers the intellectual and organizational resources required to support outstanding researchers and provides enormous opportunities for interprofessional collaboration. As examples, collaborative opportunities abound with current PT faculty, the joint UNC-NC State Rehabilitation Engineering Core, the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, the Sheps Center for Health Services Research, the Department of Exercise and Sport Science, various clinical departments throughout the School of Medicine, and the North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences (NC TraCS) Institute, which is funded by the NIH Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA). Located in the North Carolina Piedmont region in the heart of the Research Triangle, Chapel Hill offers a rich intellectual and cultural community, with the advantages of mild climate, scenic beauty, excellent public schools, and easy driving distance to both the mountains and the coast. This is an exciting opportunity to join a top-tier, highly collegial program in an idyllic campus setting. The Division is a nationally recognized leader in Physical Therapy education and research, with a small class size (32 students/class).
Application Procedure: Applicants complete an online application at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/287307
Application Deadline: Position open until filled, but review of applications will begin at the end of October.
For inquiries contact: Dr. Mike Lewek
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community.
The Division of Physical Therapy in the Department of Health Sciences is seeking candidates for a faculty position (12-month, tenure-track) with eligibility for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates should possess physical therapy knowledge, expertise, and contributions to evidence in their chosen area of focus. We are intentionally casting a broad net and encourage candidates conducting basic or applied research in the areas of: (1) precision medicine, (2) regenerative medicine, (3) patient-centered outcomes research, and (4) big data across a variety of patient care areas. Outstanding candidates in other areas related to Physical Therapy will also be considered, and are highly encouraged to apply.
While the primary work effort of this position will be fulfilling an individual’s research agenda, contributions to the teaching missions in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and Human Movement Science PhD curriculum are expected. With a focus on research, this position also affords access to residencies (pediatric, orthopedic, neurologic), NICU fellowship, HMSC PhD scholars and DPT students through teaching courses in their area of expertise, advising and mentoring both HMSC scholars and DPT students/projects, and contributing service to our community, Division, Department, University, and profession.
Minimum Qualifications: 1) An academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) in Physical Therapy, Movement Science, Health Services Research, Biomedical Engineering, or related field; 2) demonstrated or potential for excellence in research; and 3) willingness to contribute to the Division’s missions as a part of our enthusiastic, supportive, and dedicated faculty.
Preferred Qualifications: 1) Eligible for North Carolina licensure as a physical therapist; 2) post-doctoral research training or history of extramural grant funding as principal investigator; and 3) demonstrated ability to teach in a graduate-level program.
UNC-Chapel Hill is a Carnegie-classified research intensive institution (R1) serving approximately 30,000 students. As an R1 University, UNC-Chapel Hill offers the intellectual and organizational resources required to support outstanding researchers and provides enormous opportunities for interprofessional collaboration. As examples, collaborative opportunities abound with current PT faculty, the joint UNC-NC State Rehabilitation Engineering Core, the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, the Sheps Center for Health Services Research, the Department of Exercise and Sport Science, various clinical departments throughout the School of Medicine, and the North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences (NC TraCS) Institute, which is funded by the NIH Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA). Located in the North Carolina Piedmont region in the heart of the Research Triangle, Chapel Hill offers a rich intellectual and cultural community, with the advantages of mild climate, scenic beauty, excellent public schools, and easy driving distance to both the mountains and the coast. This is an exciting opportunity to join a top-tier, highly collegial program in an idyllic campus setting. The Division is a nationally recognized leader in Physical Therapy education and research, with a small class size (32 students/class).
Application Procedure: Applicants complete an online application at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/287307
Application Deadline: Position open until filled, but review of applications will begin at the end of October.
For inquiries contact: Dr. Mike Lewek
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community.