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Expectations include teaching in the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, scholarship, and service. Collaborate, take initiative, and demonstrate expertise contributing to a team-taught and integrated curriculum. Provide instructional and research support within the Ph.D. in Health Sciences program. Faculty members are expected to maintain a consistent, in-person presence on location throughout the standard workweek.

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.

Primary Location: Youngstown

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Eligible for Ohio Physical Therapy Licensure.

Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctor of Physical Therapy; three years of clinical experience; eligible for Ohio Physical Therapy Licensure.

Preferred Qualifications: Academic doctoral degree (Ph.D, Ed.D, DSc.). American Physical Therapy Association Specialist Certification (ABPTS) approved specialization or other field relevant certifications. Content emphasis on neuroscience and rehabilitation. Experience in research or planned research agenda, scientific writing including publications or grant writing. Experience teaching in a DPT program. Professional membership (American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), specialty sections, other health professional organizations).

Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform light work.

Light: work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, requiring: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight or the materials is negligible. (The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.)

Supplemental Information: Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.

At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.

Position expected start date: August of 2026 (Fall Semester)