Job description
University of Montana: Provost: Missoula: College of Health: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Location: Missoula, MT, United States
Open Date: Dec 05, 2025
Deadline:
Description
The University of Montana, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science (UMPT), within the College of Health, invites applications for two (2) tenure-track open rank professors (Assistant, Associate, or Professor) for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program beginning Fall 2026.
The DPT program is a fully CAPTE-accredited 2.75-year entry-level program with 36 students per class. It is the only Physical Therapy program in the state and has been CAPTE-accredited for over 40 years.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching and advising students in the DPT program
- Establishment of an active research agenda. Numerous opportunities for collaborative research are available within the School, College, and University, as well as with other clinical partners, and healthcare institutions
- Service on department and university committees as well as the profession
The instructional load for the position will be consistent with other tenure-track faculty of the same rank and will align with your expertise and interest. Teaching content is negotiable, and flexibility will be possible to balance your interests with the needs of the program.
About the College of Health and UMPT
About the University of Montana
UM is the fastest growing flagship university in Montana with over 10,000 students and is a national leader in access, especially for first-generation and low-income students. Our mission is inclusive prosperity and to transform lives by providing a high-quality and accessible education and by generating world-class research and creative scholarship in an exceptional place. We integrate the liberal arts and sciences into undergraduate, graduate and professional studies to shape global citizens who are creative and agile learners committed to expanding the boundaries of knowledge and to building and sustaining diverse communities.
The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always”; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
About Missoula
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Position Details
Tenurable Faculty: School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science (UMPT)
Title: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor; rank is dependent on applicant’s qualification and experience
Schedule: Full time, academic year (10 months)
Salary: $84,000 to $104,000 pay is dependent on applicant’s qualification and experience
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching responsibilities may include a combination of required, elective, and clinical courses.
Qualifications
- Doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, ScD, DSc)
- Demonstrates ability to independently engage in scholarly activity
- Experience in teaching in higher education or equivalent
- Effective communication and collaborative skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hold a current physical therapy license and be eligible for physical therapy licensure in Montana
- Experience obtaining and administering extramural research funding
- Prior experience and evidence of effectiveness in teaching physical therapy curriculum
- Board Certification and/or residency/fellowship training in a clinical practice area
- Clinical experience in multiple healthcare settings (e.g., outpatient, acute care, home health)
Priority Application Date: Sunday, 04/January/2026 10:59 mountain time
Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until both positions have been filled.
How to apply
Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.
- Letter of Interest addressing the qualifications
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and summary of recent teaching evaluations
- Three (3) professional references – Names and contact information
- Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be requested upon hire)
- Academic Statement (includes the following sections):
- Teaching philosophy
- Statement of research
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