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Position Title Assistant Professor (Physical Therapy) 12 month Appt - Tenure Track

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department Physical Therapy

HR Home Department

Pay Grade Unclassified

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type Tenure Track

Term (if applicable) 12 month

Begin Date of Appointment 05/01/2026

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.

Description of Primary Duties

The Assistant Professor will provide didactic instruction in the physical therapy curriculum, with primary emphasis on teaching students to evaluate and treat patients with acute, recurrent, and chronic orthopedic/neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. Clinical expertise should include demonstrated experience in the management of musculoskeletal disorders, including the care of individuals with amputations or orthotic devices. Primary areas of instruction will include Clinical Biomechanics, Clinical Kinesiology, Orthotic and Prosthetic Patient Management, and professional and administration-related courses. The Assistant Professor will also be expected to supervise and mentor students in clinical and laboratory settings, as well as during integrated clinical experiences in the Missouri State University Physical Therapy pro bono clinic.

Additional responsibilities include serving as a research advisor, supervising research advisees, contributing to curricular development, and promoting student growth in critical thinking, problem-solving, and manual skills. Prior administrative experience is required, as the role also involves assisting with program development and administration.

Faculty members are further expected to engage in scholarly activity and to provide service to the department, college, university, and profession. Clinical practice opportunities are available and encouraged.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.

Additional Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

+ Hold an active license as a physical therapist and be eligible for licensure in Missouri.

+ Hold an earned doctoral degree.

+ Have at least five years of orthopedic or neurological clinical experience in an outpatient setting, treating patients with acute, recurrent, and chronic orthopedic/neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.

+ Have prior academic teaching experience

+ Have administrative experience related to clinical operations.

+ Demonstrate effective communication and relationship-building skills, as well as the potential for scholarly activity.

+ Exhibit knowledge of inclusive teaching practices and student-centered pedagogy that actively engages students in the learning process.

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm

Open Date 11/04/2025

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is December 3, 2025 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application.

Application documents to be submitted online are:

1. Letter of application/Cover letter

2. A curriculum vitae

3. Statement of teaching philosophy, addressing teaching responsibilities

4. Statement of research interest

5. Names and contact information of at least three professional references

6. Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate school transcripts

7. Proof of unrestricted, active licensure as a physical therapist

Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

For additional information or informal inquires, contact Dr. Allison Adler, Faculty Search Committee Chair at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20250070FTF

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/83244

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this vacancy?

+ Indeed

+ Linkedin

+ Missouri State University Website

+ Google

+ Employee Referral

+ Job Alerts

+ HigherEdJobs.com

+ Personal Contacts / Networking

+ Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.)

+ Other

+ * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Statement of Teaching Philosophy

+ Statement of Research Interest

+ Unofficial Transcripts - 1

+ Certificate/License-1

Optional Documents

+ Certificate/License-2

+ Unofficial Transcripts -2

+ Unofficial Transcripts -3