The Department of Physical Therapy at Missouri State University invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin May 1, 2025.

The candidate must be a physical therapist eligible for licensure in Missouri, hold an earned academic doctorate (e.g., PhD, DHS, DSc, EdD, or equivalent), and a Cyriax-based clinical practice certification, with at least 5 years of orthopedic clinical and administrative experience in an outpatient, manual therapy setting treating patients with acute, recurrent, and chronic orthopedic and neuromuscular dysfunction. The candidate must have an interest in assisting with clinical education, orthopedic/neuromusculoskeletal program development, demonstrate effective communication and relationship building skills, have previous academic teaching experience, and demonstrate potential for scholarly activity. Candidates who are ABD (or equivalent) and who are willing to obtain an advanced clinical practice certification will be considered.

To Apply: Only electronic submissions will be accepted through the following link: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/78413

For additional information or informal inquiries, contact Dr. Scott Wallentine, Faculty Search Committee Chair at 417-836- 4514 or SWallentine@MissouriState.edu. Review of applications will begin January 6, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Employment will require a criminal back-ground check at University expense.

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