Assistant/Associate Professor – Physical Therapy (Northwest, AR)

University of Arkansas•Fayetteville, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) invites applications for a core faculty position in our Department of Physical Therapy at the UAMS Northwest Campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You have the opportunity to join an innovative and successful program with strong institutional and community support, excellent facilities, and a small class size. This is a 9-month position at the assistant or associate professor rank, beginning preferably in Fall 2026. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and college promotion and tenure criteria. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in physical therapy education and research at UAMS! Join a program committed to excellence in education, research, and clinical practice. About the Program Holistic admission process with 28 students admitted annually. Active learning methods, including flipped classrooms, problem-based learning, team-based learning, and inter-professional experiences. Newly renovated facilities with 14,000 square feet of teaching and research space, two outpatient clinics, and access to an onsite skilled nursing facility. Simulation labs and in-house clinics provide progressive clinical education experiences. Research equipment includes Noraxon wireless motion analysis, Neurocom Balance Master, Cosmed CPET Metabolic Testing System, AlterG Anti-gravity Treadmill, and more. Collaborative research opportunities with UAMS Northwest, UAMS Little Rock, and the nearby University of Arkansas.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (post-professional or DPT with advanced clinical specialization)
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a licensed physical therapist
Teaching, research, or clinical experience in cardiopulmonary disorders, neurological disorders, and/or pathology
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to identify and solve problems
Contemporary, evidence-based clinical practice knowledge in cardiopulmonary, neurological, and/or acute care practice areas
Experience designing and conducting independent or collaborative research in the area of clinical expertise
Physical therapy license or license eligibility in Arkansas

Nice To Haves

Advanced (non-clinical) Doctorate
Established scholarly agenda
Three (3) years of prior teaching experience in a physical therapy academic program
Active involvement in professional activities at the local, state, or national level

Responsibilities

Design and teach academic courses in areas of content expertise
Engage in scholarly and service activities consistent with university, college, and CAPTE expectations
Contribute to program and curriculum assessment and planning
May perform duties as assigned