Assistant/Associate Professor in Physical Therapy (Tenure Track)

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F00491P

Classification Title
Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty

Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor in Physical Therapy (Tenure Track)

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person, online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

Department
Physical Therapy

College
Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions

Campus
Atlanta

Position Type
Full Time Faculty

Posting Type
Internal/External

About the Department

The Department of Physical Therapy is a nationally respected center of excellence. Guided by our mission “to prepare doctors of physical therapy who are committed to clinical excellence, professional distinction, and the pursuit of scholarly activities,” we provide a rigorous, research-driven educational environment. Our Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is ranked #1 among public universities in Georgia and is the oldest physical therapy program in the state, established in 1968.

Each year, the department enrolls three cohorts of 44 students, reflecting a wide range of academic interests and life experiences. With a dedicated faculty of 10 full-time (three tenured) and two part-time members, we provide students with deep engagement in research and discovery. Our students regularly present at regional, state, and national conferences, and the program proudly maintains a 100% graduation rate and a 100% licensure pass rate for the past eight years. Our four research laboratories—jointly led by four principal investigators—have benefited from $100,000 in endowment support over the past seven years and maintain a strong portfolio of extramural federal funding. Complementing the DPT program, we offer both a DPT/Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Sciences and a Ph.D. in Health Sciences with a concentration in Translational Rehabilitation Sciences, expanding opportunities for advanced research training. Additional information is available at: https://physicaltherapy.gsu.edu/

Position Description

The Department of Physical Therapy in the Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions at Georgia State University (GSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek exceptional scholars and innovators in movement science whose research aligns with one or more of our core areas: physical therapy, biomedical engineering with a focus on rehabilitation technologies, or regenerative rehabilitation. Successful candidates will join a department committed to advancing scientific discovery, clinical excellence, and transformative education.

Required Experience

For Associate Professor rank: At least 7 years of prior academic experience with a strong record of research productivity, including publications in top-tier journals and successful grantsmanship.

Required Education

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a discipline related to physical therapy and/or movement science with expertise in physical therapy, rehabilitation-related biomedical engineering, or regenerative rehabilitation.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• A record of securing extramural funding
• A strong, peer-reviewed publication history
• Demonstrated excellence in mentoring and teaching diverse student populations
• Candidates who have completed a postdoctoral fellowship if applying for the rank of Assistant Professor.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

Candidates must be eligible for physical therapy licensure in the State of Georgia

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check and official transcripts are required.

Work Hours

Flexible Schedule
University Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5:15pm

Salary
Salary is competitive and is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Search Chair Contact info

Dr. Liang-Ching Tsai; ltsai@gsu.edu

Departmental contact for assistance

Mariquez Adams; madams32@gsu.edu

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/01/2026

Open Date
04/20/2026

Review of Applications Begins
04/01/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6658