Job Description

Position Function:

The Department of Physical Therapy at Mississippi State University Meridian invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

As a founding faculty member in the developing hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, the successful candidate will contribute to curriculum delivery, development, assessment, and continuous improvement while supporting the program's mission, vision, strategic priorities, and accreditation requirements. The department is particularly seeking candidates with demonstrated clinical and academic expertise in one or more of the following areas: Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, Acute Care Physical Therapy, Neurologic and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation, Pediatric Physical Therapy. Candidates with board certification, advanced clinical specialization, residency/fellowship training, or a strong record of teaching and scholarship in these areas are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will participate in teaching, student mentoring, curriculum development, scholarship, service, interprofessional education, and community engagement while helping establish a contemporary, evidence-based DPT program that prepares graduates for practice across broad healthcare settings. This position aligns with the faculty expectations described in the current MSU DPT faculty postings.

Salary Grade: UC

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Area of Specialization:

Physical Therapy

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Curriculum Development

• Teach didactic, laboratory, hybrid, and/or online courses within the DPT curriculum.
• Develop instructional materials and learning activities that promote clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, professional behaviors, and patient-centered care.
• Integrate contemporary frameworks, including the biopsychosocial model, interprofessional practice, and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), throughout instruction.
• Participate in curriculum planning, assessment, and program evaluation activities.
• Contribute expertise to the development of specialty coursework and clinical integration experiences in cardiopulmonary, acute care, neuromuscular, and/or pediatric practice.
• Assess student learning and provide timely formative and summative feedback.

Scholarship

• Establish and maintain a scholarly agenda consistent with university and accreditation expectations.
• Engage in research, scholarly dissemination, grant development, quality improvement initiatives, or other scholarly activities.
• Mentor students in scholarly projects and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Student Advising and Mentoring
• Serve as an academic advisor and mentor for DPT students.
• Support student professional development, leadership, and lifelong learning.
• Foster a collaborative and student-centered learning environment.

Service and Community Engagement

• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees.
• Engage with professional organizations and community partners.
• Assist with student recruitment, admissions activities, and program outreach.
• Contribute to the development of healthcare partnerships and clinical education relationships throughout Mississippi and the surrounding region.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Physical therapy degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Doctoral preparation is required.

Licensure

• Current physical therapist license in Mississippi or eligibility for Mississippi licensure within six months of employment.

Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in cardiopulmonary, acute care, neuromuscular, pediatric physical therapy, or a combination of these areas.
• Evidence of effective teaching, clinical instruction, student mentorship, or professional education involvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned terminal academic doctorate (PhD, EdD, DSc, DrPH, or related field).
• ABPTS board certification in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, Neurologic, Pediatric, Geriatric, or related specialty areas.
• Residency and/or fellowship training.
• Experience teaching in a DPT or other health professions program.
• Experience with hybrid, online, and innovative instructional methods.
• Active scholarly agenda with publications, presentations, or funded projects.
• Interprofessional education and collaborative practice experience.
• Experience developing simulation, acute care, cardiopulmonary, pediatric, or neurologic laboratory activities.
• Preference given to candidates who reside within, or are willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from Meridian, MS.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Knowledge of contemporary physical therapist education and CAPTE accreditation standards.
• Ability to teach and mentor broad student populations.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a developing and innovative DPT program.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Work is performed primarily in academic, laboratory, clinical, and office environments associated with a health sciences educational program. Faculty members may be required to travel periodically for professional development, clinical partnership development, student activities, or scholarly engagement.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

All applicants must apply at www.msujobs.msstate.edu by submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of scholarly interest, and contact information for three professional references.

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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