"Assistant or Associate Professor, School of Physiotherapy"

The School of Physiotherapy in Dalhousie’s Faculty of Health invites applications for a full-time, probationary tenure-track, tenure-track, or tenured appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor commencing July 1, 2026.

Dalhousie University is one of Canada’s top-ranked universities... [abridged for main content]

Vision of the School of Physiotherapy is to lead regionally, nationally and internationally in collaborative, inclusive physiotherapy education, research, and service that advance health, policy, and practice...

The School offers an entry-level Master of Science in Physiotherapy (MScPT) program, a thesis-based Master of Science in Rehabilitation Research (MScRR) program...

Faculty members... recognized for research in social determinants of health, mobility, physical activity...

Qualifications: As of the start date (July 1, 2026), the successful candidate will hold a PhD in Physiotherapy or a related field... eligible to hold a license to practice in Physiotherapy in Nova Scotia. University level teaching experience and/or postdoctoral experience in areas of Musculoskeletal health and/or paediatrics are preferred...

Responsibilities: establishing and operating a sustainable research program, teaching and mentoring..., contributing to the academic life...

Applications: submitted through the PeopleAdmin application portal: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20133. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, teaching dossier, research statement, and the names of three potential referees... Please include Search #F745P in your cover letter.

For further information: Dr. Derek Rutherford, Director, School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health.

This position is part of the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Bargaining Unit. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence... this position is designated to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the following groups: Indigenous Peoples... Note: To be eligible... self-identify as belonging to one or more of the equity-deserving groups...