Associate or Full Professor
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary The Division of Physical Therapy in the
Department of Health Sciences invites candidates for a 12-month,
faculty position with eligibility for appointment at the rank of
Associate Professor (Tenure Track or Tenured), or Full Professor
(Tenured). We seek candidates with a strong foundation of physical
therapy research and a demonstrated record of scholarly
contributions in their area of expertise. This position 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
both PhD and DPT programs ranked in the top 10 nationally. We
welcome applicants engaged in either basic or applied research who
are committed to advancing the profession of physical therapy
through research. Active extramural funding for research is
strongly preferred. We are interested in recruiting a candidate
with strong experience in team science, so qualifying roles on
funded grants are not restricted to principal investigator.
Research faculty at UNC are responsible for: Leading and advancing
independent, externally funded research initiatives Developing and
submitting competitive grant proposals Effectively managing
sponsored projects Maintaining sustained extramurally funded
research projects 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), fellowships ( NICU and
Collegiate Division I sports), HMSC PhD students, and DPT students
through teaching courses in their area of expertise, advising and
mentoring. Additionally, there are many opportunities to contribute
to our University, community, and profession in various roles.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Eligible for
licensure as a physical therapist in North Carolina; Post-doctoral
research training; and Demonstrated ability to teach in a
graduate-level program.
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill , Associate or Full Professor, Education / Teaching , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
