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Assistant Professor (Physical Therapy)12 month appt
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor (Physical Therapy)12 month appt
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Physical Therapy
HR Home Department
020500 McQUEARY COLLEGE OF HLTH & HUMAN SVCS
Pay Grade
Unclassified
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.
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 within the physical therapy curriculum, with primary emphasis on preparing students to evaluate and treat pediatric patients with acute, recurrent, and chronic neurological and/or orthopedic conditions, supported by demonstrated clinical expertise in the management of pediatric populations. Primary teaching responsibilities will include Neuromuscular II – Pediatrics, the advanced pediatric elective course, and selected foundational skills courses, such as Therapeutic Interventions I and II.
The Assistant Professor will also be expected to supervise and mentor students in clinical and laboratory settings, as well as during integrated clinical experiences within the Missouri State University Physical Therapy pro bono clinic. Given the scope of clinic responsibilities associated with this role, the successful candidate must possess a minimum of five years of clinical experience, including service as a clinical instructor, to ensure effective support of student learning, clinical skill development, and coordination with clinical education processes.
The Assistant Professor will also be expected to supervise and mentor students in clinical and laboratory settings, as well as during integrated clinical experiences within the Missouri State University Physical Therapy pro bono clinic. Given the scope of clinic responsibilities associated with this role, the successful candidate must possess a minimum of five years of clinical experience, including service as a clinical instructor, to ensure effective support of student learning, clinical skill development, and coordination with clinical education processes.
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.
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 (DPT)
- Have at least three years of pediatric experience, treating pediatric patients with acute, recurrent, and chronic neurologic and/or orthopedic dysfunction.
- Have at least three years of experience serving as a clinical instructor
- Have prior academic teaching experience
- 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
Open Date
02/04/2026
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 March 6, 2026 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 of all undergraduate and graduate school transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
For additional information or informal inquires, contact Dr. Allison Adler, Faculty Search Committee Chair at AllisonAdler@MissouriState.edu.
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 of all undergraduate and graduate school transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
For additional information or informal inquires, contact Dr. Allison Adler, Faculty Search Committee Chair at AllisonAdler@MissouriState.edu.
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, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
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