Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required
Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications
The search will remain open until the position has been
filled. First consideration will be given to applications
received by May 11, 2026. Applications received after May 11, 2026
may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not
guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls
approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate
programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as
well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of
Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of
Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both
campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal
community.
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The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Rhode
Island invites applications for atenure-track Assistant/Associate
Professor with expertise in research and teaching that aligns with
the mission of the Department, College, and University. Negotiated
rank is contingent on qualifications and experience. This
academic-year appointment begins in August 2026. The Department is
part of the College of Health Sciences and is nationally recognized
for excellence in teaching, research, service, professional
leadership, international opportunities for students, strong
clinical partnerships, and an on-site clinic. Each year, the
program admits a cohort of 32 students who are taught by a
dedicated and experienced faculty.
The Physical Therapy Department is located on the Kingston campus
in a beautiful rural setting just 15 minutes from ocean and bay
beaches. The region offers abundant outdoor recreation
opportunities, with the Green and White Mountains only a three-hour
drive away. The University of Rhode Island provides a rich array of
cultural and intellectual events, including theater, music,
athletics, and the Honors Colloquium. Additional cultural and
recreational opportunities are easily accessible in Providence (40
minutes), Boston and Cape Cod (90 minutes), and New York City
(three hours).
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate a strong focus on research productivity and
obtaining external funding to support research and graduate
students.
Develop, lead, and collaborate on research programs leading to
peer‑reviewed publications and grant submissions in physical
therapy or related fields.
Teach graduate-level courses in the Doctor of Physical Therapy
(DPT) program.
Contribute service to the Department, College, University,
and/or the profession.
Mentor and advise students.
Demonstrate experience or potential to engage students in
teaching, research, and service.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
- Ph.D. (or equivalent) completed by August 2027.
- Eligibility for physical therapist licensure in Rhode
Island.
- Demonstrated ability to establish an independent research
agenda and publish in relevant, peer‑reviewed journals.
- Demonstrated ability to obtain external funding.
- Demonstrated teaching ability that complements the existing DPT
curriculum.
- Proficiency in oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in written communication
skills.
- Current membership in the American Physical Therapy Association
(APTA).
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse
groups/populations.
PREFERRED:
- Demonstrated success in securing external research
funding.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in collaborative
research.
- Interest and/or experience in teaching contemporary
professional topics in physical therapy at the graduate
level.
- Experience in mentoring graduate students
- Evidence of success or strong potential for obtaining external
funding to support a productive research program.
- Relevant clinical experience is desirable.
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This is a 9‑month academic‑year position, beginning five
days before the start of the Fall 2026 semester and concluding on
Commencement Day the following May.
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EEO Statement:
URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity,
community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to
serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship
university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a
broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate
the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions,
including hiring, are made without regard to protected status.
Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable
accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at
401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at
711.
Union: AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
Status: Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track,
Permanent
Department: Physical Therapy
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your
online Faculty Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for
the position.
(#2) A complete curriculum vitae including the full contact
information for at least threeprofessional references (as one
complete document).
(#3) A research plan, limited to two pages, describing your current
and future research and how it relates to the required
qualifications (as one complete document).
(#4) A narrative, limited to one page, describing your teaching
background and philosophy (as one complete document).
(#5) Other Document - reprints of up to 3 publications that you
feel best highlight your suitability for the position (as one
complete pdf document).
Position Number: 108567
Posting Number: F00518
Posting Date: 03/11/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16516
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