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University of North Carolina lists this Associate or Full Professor opportunity in chapel hill, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Posting Information
Posting Information
Department
Health Sciences - PT -
Posting Open Date
01/13/2026
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
Associate or Full Professor
Appointment Type
Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID
FAC
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date
08/01/2026
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
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.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements An academic doctoral degree in Physical Therapy (PhD, EdD, DSc), Movement Science, Health Services Research, Biomedical Engineering, or related field;
Demonstrated excellence in research;
Substantial history of extramural grant funding as principal investigator; and
Willingness to contribute to the Division's missions as a part of our enthusiastic, supportive, and dedicated faculty.
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.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
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Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title
Jessica Cassidy, PT, DPT, PhD
Department Contact Telephone or Email
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Worksite address
chapel hill, NC, 27517, US
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