Asst/Assoc/Full Professor - Educator, PT & Health Science, Dept. of Rehab, Exercise & Nutrition

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Job Overview

The Physical Therapy and Health Sciences Program at the University of Cincinnati in the Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is searching for a fulltime faculty educator who will contribute to the department’s teaching, service, and research missions. This is a 12-Month per year Educator position with rank commensurate with education and experience. The preferred start date is January 2026 but could be flexible.

The Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise & Nutrition Sciences is one of the academic units in the College of Allied Health Sciences. Our department offers graduate degrees in Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Master of Athletic Training, and Master of Nutrition Sciences. Our undergraduate Health Sciences program offers the degree of BS in Health Science with an emphasis in the concentrations of Pre-PT, Pre-AT, Pre-OT, Pre-Med, Pre-PA, Pre-Pharm, and online completer programs in pre-OT and Health Sciences. The department is housed in the new Health Sciences Building located on the UC Medical Campus.

Essential Functions

• The responsibilities of this position are teaching and service to the Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise, and Nutrition Sciences (RENS) and College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS).
• The primary teaching responsibilities include courses in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and the undergraduate Health Sciences program as assigned by the Program Director or Department Chair.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, course instruction, course development, participation in student recruitment, retention, and admissions activities, participation in program committee work, including program evaluation and accreditation tasks, and other activities as assigned by Department Chair or Program Director.
• Position requirements will be consistent with faculty evaluative criteria and the missions of the University, College, and Department.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral degree (e.g. DPT, PhD, EdD)
  
  
• Ohio Physical Therapy license (or Ohio eligible)
• Clinical experience in acute/medical settings
• Experience teaching physical therapy courses in acute/medical
• Ability and interest to teach interprofessional education
• Experience working in interprofessional settings
• Demonstration of college level teaching
• An equivalent of more than two (2) years of relevant full-time work-related experience
• Current knowledge and skill in the use of computer technology and educational learning management systems
• Strong interpersonal skills including communication, problem solving, conflict management, and follow-through
• Interest and ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Earned non-clinical terminal degree (e.g. PhD, EdD)
• Experience working in an academic student physical therapy clinic (e.g. pro bono clinic)
• Evidence of scholarship including presentations at state or national level and publications
• Evidence of service at a state or national level
• Ability to teach undergraduate pharmacology and pathophysiology
• An equivalent of four (4) or more years of relevant full-time work-related experience
• Demonstration of two (2) years of full-time college level teaching experience
• Experience mentoring student projects

Application Process

• Applicants should submit:

  • Cover letter describing qualifications and interest in the position
  • Current CV
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • A list of at least three (3) professional references with contact information
  • Course evaluations will be required for an on-campus interview if selected as available

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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