Physical Therapy Assistant​/Associate Professor

Physical Therapy Assistant/Associate Professor

Job No: 552345 |

Location:

Fresno, CA | Employment:
Tenure-Track Faculty | Position:
Physical Therapy Assistant or Associate Professor | Term:
Fall 2026.

The Department of Physical Therapy at California State University, Fresno invites applications for a full-time, 10‑month tenure‑track faculty position. The successful candidate will teach students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, conduct clinical and/or applied research, and engage in service‑related activities. Specific teaching and research assignments will be based on the department’s needs and the individual’s expertise.

• Design and deliver courses in the DPT program, incorporating current methodologies including online, hybrid, tablet‑enhanced instruction, flipped classroom, and AI‑conscious practices.

• Conduct scholarly research in one or more of the following areas:
Orthopedic, Neurologic, Cardiopulmonary, Acute Care, Pediatrics, Prosthetics and Orthotics, or Gait/Biomechanics/Pathokinesiology, and pursue external funding opportunities.

• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees; contribute to faculty development; and engage in community service initiatives.

• Terminal doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., DSc) or DPT with ABPTS specialization.
• Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered, but the doctoral degree must be completed by Aug 1 2026.
• Minimum one year of U.S. physical therapy practice experience with a terminal academic degree; or three years of full‑time U.S. clinical experience with a DPT and ABPTS clinical specialty.
• Evidence of teaching or research in Orthopedic, Neurologic, Cardiopulmonary, Acute Care, Pediatrics, Prosthetics and Orthotics, or Gait/Biomechanics/Pathokinesiology.
• Current active physical therapy licensure in any U.S. jurisdiction and eligibility to obtain California licensure.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Three years of clinical experience in physical therapy practice with a terminal academic degree (PhD, Ed.D, DSc).
• Experience teaching using current methodologies, including online and hybrid environments, tablet‑enhanced instruction, flipped classroom methodologies, AI‑conscious practices.
• Evidence of experience attracting external funding; active participation or leadership roles within the profession of Physical Therapy; leadership roles in a clinic or research setting; record of community/professional service.

Priority consideration date:
Friday, January 30 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time). Final closing date:
Thursday, March 5 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time). All positions are subject to funding availability.

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California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer consistent with CSU’s nondiscrimination policy and state and federal law. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Fresno State’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention.