Assistant, Associate or Professor in Physical Therapy

Job Title
Assistant, Associate or Professor in Physical Therapy


Requisition Number
FE04703


Working Title

Department Name
7N640:Physical Therapy


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

Degree in physical therapy, with one of the following:
a. A post-professional academic doctoral degree (i.e. PhD, EdD, DSc), or
b. A professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and recognized clinical specialization.



Required Related Experience

Expertise in content areas relevant to orthopedic physical therapy practice and manual therapy





Required License/Registration/Certification

Current physical therapy license in Kentucky or eligibility for licensure.



Job Summary

The Department of Physical Therapy (PT), College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the University of Kentucky is currently accepting applications for a full-time 11-month appointment, tenure-eligible faculty member at rank determined by qualifications in the Special Title Series, to begin employment by August 1, 2026.



Primary duties of this position include comprehensive teaching in the musculoskeletal and manual therapy curriculum, advancing a scholarly agenda that synergizes with and enhances the research portfolio of the Department and College, building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external constituents, participating in institutional and professional service, and mentoring students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The distribution of effort for this position will be approximately 60-80% instruction, 10-20% scholarship/research, and 5-10% service and professional development. Faculty may also assume an active role in the CHS Rehabilitation and Health Sciences PhD Program, a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional Ph.D. program with faculty and students from disciplines such as Athletic Training & Clinical Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology. Teaching responsibilities will occur on both campuses in this dual-campus, in-person program.



About the Physical Therapy Program

The Physical Therapy program at UK has been educating physical therapists since 1967. Our program is conducted at the Lexington, Kentucky campus and at the Center of Excellence in Rural Health in Hazard, Kentucky. The qualified candidate will join an outstanding academic faculty devoted to teaching, research, clinical practice, and service. Our faculty is comprised of numerous physical therapists with post professional doctoral training who are involved in clinical, bench, and educational research, and clinical faculty involved in delivery of patient care services. Our research portfolio spans a wide range of disciplines and places a high value on translational and interdisciplinary science.

The qualified candidate will have access to several significant resources including the College’s state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, widespread UK Healthcare facilities and other partners within the academic medical center, and those incorporated into our developing Health Education Building. The College of Health Sciences research centers and institutes include the Biomotion Laboratory, Center for Muscle Biology, and Sports Medicine Research Institute. The candidate may also have access to the UK Core Facilities and the UK’s Center for Clinical Translational Sciences (CCTS), and develop partnerships within the Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network, the Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center, the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, Barnstable Brown Diabetes & Obesity Research Center, Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center,Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, and our UK Human Development Institute.



The University of Kentucky and the College of Health Sciences are dedicated to fostering a professional and collaborative environment for students, faculty, and staff. We aim to support a strong community where individuals can thrive in their academic and professional pursuits. The Department of Physical Therapy strives to develop practitioners who are knowledgeable, ethical, independent, adaptable, reflective, and service oriented. For more information, please visit https://chs.uky.edu/physical-therapy.



Candidates should apply online with a curriculum vita and a letter of interest outlining your teaching and/or mentorship experiences with DPT students and the potential to partner in scholarly activity within the academic institution or UK Healthcare. Questions should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Ramona Carper, College of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Wethington Building, 900 S. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0200, or email at ramona.carper@uky.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Visit the University’s website and see for yourself what makes UK the perfect place to work, which includes a comprehensive benefits package (www.uky.edu/HR/benefits).



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

1. Record of research and scholarly work contributing toward peer-reviewed professional presentations and publications.

2. Regional or national professional service.

3. Board Certified Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.

4. Teaching experience in a CAPTE-accredited institution with potential for lead course management and design.



Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.