10/21/2025
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.
A terminal doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or DSc) is preferred, though candidates holding a DPT with ABPTS specialization will also be given full consideration. Areas of priority include: Orthopedic, Neurologic, Cardiopulmonary, Acute Care, Pediatrics, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Gait/Biomechanics/Pathokinesiology, and possibly clinical instructing in one of the department’s on-campus clinics.
Qualifications:
Required Education
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)
Required Experience:
A minimum of one year of U.S. physical therapy practice experience with a terminal academic degree (PhD, Ed.D, DSc); or three years of full-time U.S. clinical experience with a DPT and ABPTS clinical specialty.
Evidence of teaching or research in one or more of the following areas: Orthopedic, Neurologic, Cardiopulmonary, Acute Care, Pediatrics, or clinical instruction in an academic clinic setting, 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.
Application Procedures:
Priority consideration date: Friday, January 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)
For full consideration, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit materials by this date.
Final closing date: Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)
For a more detailed description of the open position, the University and how to apply, please visit the link below:
https://careers.fresnostate.edu/en-us/job/552345/physical-therapy-assistantassociate-professor
Any questions can be directed to the Search Chair: Nupur Hajela, PT, DPT, PhD, Department of Physical Therapy. Email: [email protected] or the department at (559) 278-2625.
Apply now Job no: 552345 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Fresno Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences
