Asst/Assoc Professor, Physical Therapy - Human Performance and Rehab Sciences (Tenure-Track)

Location : Youngstown, Ohio
Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Job Number: 202600164
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Physical Therapy
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Bargaining Unit Status: Ohio Education Association (OEA)
Salary Grade: ASST/ASSOC
Full-time Equivalency: 1


Summary of Position


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.

Position Information
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

Qualifications and Competencies
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
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)
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
01


Do you have a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have at least three years of clinical experience?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you currently possess or have eligibility for Ohio Physical Therapy licensure?

• Yes
• No

04


What is the highest level of education that you have attained?

• Did not complete high school.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree
• Post doctoral degree
• Juris doctor degree

05


Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Required Question