Physical Therapy Faculty-Rank DOQ

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Omaha, NE Requisition Number: 2026 - 400 Department CAHP Physical Therapy 50000729 Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Allied Health Professions FTE:

100

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule TBD by Program Director Requisition Category Faculty Requisition Title Physical Therapy Faculty-Rank DOQ Job Title/Academic Rank Physical Therapy Faculty-Rank DOQ Additional Requisition Title Physical Therapy Faculty-Rank DOQ Appointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience Job/EEO Category Faculty Job Requisition Begin Date 10/26/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

The Physical Therapy Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), within the College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP) Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, seeks a faculty member with broad clinical expertise and a commitment to contributing to excellence in physical therapist education, scholarly activity, and service. The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty community and contribute to the program's missions of teaching, scholarship, and professional engagement. This is a 12-month, tenure-eligible appointment with an option for clinical practice.

It is the responsibility of the faculty member during their time of employment to:

I. Education/Teaching

• Teach physical therapy content in areas of expertise and contribute to other areas of the entry-level curriculum as needed.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous quality improvement in alignment with accreditation standards.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and students in team-taught, interprofessional, and collaborative learning environments.

II. Research/Scholarly Activity

• Maintain or develop a scholarly agenda that aligns with the mission of the Physical Therapy program and that of the College of Allied Health Professions, which supports professional growth and advancement.
• Engage with the CAHP Office of Research to foster a collaborative and team approach,
• Mentor and engage professional students in scholarly activities as appropriate.

III. Service/Administration

• Participate in service and governance activities that support the Program, College, University, community, and profession.
• Contribute to initiatives that advance the missions of the Physical Therapy Program and College.

IV. Clinical Practice

• Depending on the needs of the program, clinical practice time may be available.

Applicants are required to provide a teaching philosophy statement and a research/ scholarly statement of topics of inquiry with planned activities.

For additional information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Bradley Dexter at Bradley.dexter@unmc.edu

Required Qualifications

a) Hold an unencumbered PT license and be eligible for licensure in Nebraska.

b) Earned a professional degree in physical therapy. Applicants who hold a bachelor's or master's degree in physical therapy must also possess an earned academic doctoral degree.

c) Current membership in, or willingness to maintain membership in, the American Physical Therapy Association.

d) Experience teaching physical therapy-related content at the entry-level or graduate level.

e) Experience mentoring or advising students in academic, clinical, professional, or scholarly settings.

f) Evidence of engagement in professional, institutional, or community service activities.

g) Evidence of scholarly engagement and the potential to develop, sustain, or contribute to a research/scholarly agenda that aligns with the program's mission.

h) Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in team-based environments.

i) Demonstrated interpersonal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

j) Work Location and Travel Requirements:

• Maintain a primary appointment on the Omaha campus and reside within a reasonable commuting distance.
• Travel between the Omaha and Kearney campuses as needed for teaching, service activities, or specific Physical Therapy Education events.

Supplemental Qualifications

The well-qualified applicant will have:

a) An earned academic doctorate or ABPTS certification.

b) Evidence of an emerging regional or national reputation through service within state, regional, or national professional organizations.

c) Experience in curriculum development, course coordination, or leading classroom and laboratory instruction within a physical therapist education program.

d) Evidence of scholarly dissemination and/or participation in funded scholarly activity, such as peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, educational materials, invited lectures, grant activity, or other scholarly products.

e) Demonstrated clinical expertise that supports teaching within the physical therapy curriculum, particularly in areas such as foundational skills, anatomy, clinical reasoning, professionalism, physical agents, or practice management.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment, Lab environment, Clinical environment Other working environment

NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally Crawling Occasionally Driving 2-5 hours Kneeling Occasionally Reaching Occasionally Sitting 2-5 hours Standing 2-5 hours Squatting Occasionally Walking Up to 2 hours

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric No Blood/body fluids Yes Chemical hazards No Working on or around moving machinery No Electrical current Yes Noise No Changes of temperature/humidity No Wear PPE Yes Work with laboratory animals No Radiation Operating hand/power tools Yes If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Participation in clinical practice will involve direct patient contact and could involve the use of medical equipment.

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation Both Repetitive Motion Both Grasping Both If you selected any area above, please explain

Use of a computer keyboard and mouse, writing utensils, other equipment, and tools used for instruction.

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Other Doc

Optional Documents

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have or are you eligible for a current Nebraska Physical Therapy license?

• Yes

• No

• • How did you hear about this position?

• Careerlink

• Employee Referral

• HERC

• Indeed

• Job Fair

• Lincoln Journal Star

• Linkedin

• Omaha World Herald

• UNMC Job Site

• Facebook

• NEWorks

• Handshake

• Other

• • If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

(Open Ended Question)