Marshall University School of Physical Therapy
Tenured or tenure-track Associate or Full Professor in Physical Therapy or Nursi
Marshall University School of Physical Therapy, Round Rock, Texas, us, 78682
Texas State University invites applications for the position of Associate Professor or Professor in the College of Health Professions (CHP). This tenure-track research faculty position is based at the university’s Round Rock Campus (RRC), home to 6 academic units in the College of Health Professions offering degrees in nursing, physical therapy, communication disorders, respiratory care, health informatics and information management, and radiation therapy. The College of Health Professions has two additional academic units located on the San Marcos campus that offer degrees in health administration and medical laboratory science. This 9-month research faculty position will be affiliated with either the St. David’s School of Nursing or the Department of Physical Therapy, or both, depending on the candidate’s discipline and research focus. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Department of Physical Therapy offers a CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program and includes 20 faculty and staff serving over 138 doctoral students. The department is housed in Willow Hall, which is equipped with a state-of-the-art 3,500 square foot Physical Therapy Clinic with a dedicated research space featuring a 10-camera Vicon motion capture system, force plates, and surface EMG. Specialized portable equipment includes a computerized sensor walkway system and attachable 3-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor system to allow tracking functional movement assessments external to lab spaces. An additional lab includes 921 square feet of dynamic research space with split-belt treadmill and biometric exercise testing equipment.
The St. David’s School of Nursing offers CCNE-accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, including a traditional BSN, an online RN-to-BSN, an MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner, an MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, a Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and a DNP program launching in Fall of 2026. The school includes over 30 faculty and staff serving over 230 undergraduate and over 100 graduate students across the Round Rock and San Marcos campuses. The Nursing Building features over 5,734 square feet of state-of–the-art simulation and laboratory space with high and low fidelity manikins and video capabilities to support clinical education. The school also includes an additional research suite that can be configured to include a bench lab.
Texas State’s Round Rock Campus is centrally located in a thriving healthcare corridor, offering rich opportunities for collaboration with regional healthcare providers. The university is also partnering with Concept Companies to develop a life sciences incubator on the Round Rock Campus, aimed at advancing research and innovation in the life sciences and medical fields.
Position Responsibilities
Leading and advancing independent, externally funded research initiatives
Developing and submitting competitive grant proposals
Effectively managing sponsored projects
Maintaining sustained extramurally funded research projects
Building and overseeing interdisciplinary research teams, including mentoring students and collaborators within the CHP
Mentoring junior faculty and collaborating with college faculty on research projects
Producing peer-reviewed scholarly outputs such as journal articles, conference presentations, or other discipline-appropriate contributions.
The College of Health Professions seeks a distinguished scholar to foster a dynamic and productive research environment. We invite applications for a research faculty position from individuals who meet the following qualifications:
Required Qualifications Associate Professor
Doctoral Degree: Possesses an earned academic doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD, EdD, DSc, or the equivalent) from an accredited institution
Proven Record of Scholarly Excellence: Demonstrated through a strong publication history and experience in interdisciplinary research collaboration
Successful History of Federal Funding: Experience as a principal investigator on federally funded research projects
Record of Funded Research: Documents more than 5 years of independent and competitively funded research experience beyond the terminal degree
Academic Rank: Currently holds the rank of Associate Professor with tenure or is eligible for appointment at that level with tenure
Full Professor
Doctoral Degree: Possesses an earned academic doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD, EdD, DSc, or the equivalent) from an accredited institution
Proven Record of Scholarly Excellence: Demonstrated through a strong publication history and experience in interdisciplinary research collaboration
Successful History of Federal Funding: Experience as a principal investigator on federally funded research projects
Record of Funded Research: Documents more than 10 years of independent and competitively funded research experience beyond the terminal degree
Academic Rank: Currently holds the rank of Full Professor with tenure or is eligible for appointment at that level with tenure
Preferred Qualifications Associate Professor
Established Research Program: Demonstrates expertise and ongoing research in the area of geriatrics or pediatrics
Existing Extramural Funding: Is supported by active extramural funding for their research program
Professional Licensure: Licensed as a registered nurse or physical therapist
Mentorship Experience: Demonstrates success in mentoring and developing the skills of early-stage and mid-career investigators, post-doctoral researchers, or graduate students
Leadership in Professional Organizations: Demonstrates leadership and active engagement in relevant professional associations
Full Professor
Established Research Program: Demonstrates expertise and ongoing research in the area of geriatrics or pediatrics
Existing Extramural Funding: Is supported by active extramural funding for their research program
Professional Licensure: Licensed as a registered nurse or physical therapist
Mentorship Experience: Demonstrates success in mentoring and developing the skills of early-stage and mid-career investigators, post-doctoral researchers, and/or graduate students
Leadership in Professional Organizations: Demonstrates leadership and active engagement in relevant professional associations
Peer Recognition: Recognized by peers for significant professional contributions, such as awards, honors, or special appointments
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The Department of Physical Therapy offers a CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program and includes 20 faculty and staff serving over 138 doctoral students. The department is housed in Willow Hall, which is equipped with a state-of-the-art 3,500 square foot Physical Therapy Clinic with a dedicated research space featuring a 10-camera Vicon motion capture system, force plates, and surface EMG. Specialized portable equipment includes a computerized sensor walkway system and attachable 3-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor system to allow tracking functional movement assessments external to lab spaces. An additional lab includes 921 square feet of dynamic research space with split-belt treadmill and biometric exercise testing equipment.
The St. David’s School of Nursing offers CCNE-accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, including a traditional BSN, an online RN-to-BSN, an MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner, an MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, a Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and a DNP program launching in Fall of 2026. The school includes over 30 faculty and staff serving over 230 undergraduate and over 100 graduate students across the Round Rock and San Marcos campuses. The Nursing Building features over 5,734 square feet of state-of–the-art simulation and laboratory space with high and low fidelity manikins and video capabilities to support clinical education. The school also includes an additional research suite that can be configured to include a bench lab.
Texas State’s Round Rock Campus is centrally located in a thriving healthcare corridor, offering rich opportunities for collaboration with regional healthcare providers. The university is also partnering with Concept Companies to develop a life sciences incubator on the Round Rock Campus, aimed at advancing research and innovation in the life sciences and medical fields.
Position Responsibilities
Leading and advancing independent, externally funded research initiatives
Developing and submitting competitive grant proposals
Effectively managing sponsored projects
Maintaining sustained extramurally funded research projects
Building and overseeing interdisciplinary research teams, including mentoring students and collaborators within the CHP
Mentoring junior faculty and collaborating with college faculty on research projects
Producing peer-reviewed scholarly outputs such as journal articles, conference presentations, or other discipline-appropriate contributions.
The College of Health Professions seeks a distinguished scholar to foster a dynamic and productive research environment. We invite applications for a research faculty position from individuals who meet the following qualifications:
Required Qualifications Associate Professor
Doctoral Degree: Possesses an earned academic doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD, EdD, DSc, or the equivalent) from an accredited institution
Proven Record of Scholarly Excellence: Demonstrated through a strong publication history and experience in interdisciplinary research collaboration
Successful History of Federal Funding: Experience as a principal investigator on federally funded research projects
Record of Funded Research: Documents more than 5 years of independent and competitively funded research experience beyond the terminal degree
Academic Rank: Currently holds the rank of Associate Professor with tenure or is eligible for appointment at that level with tenure
Full Professor
Doctoral Degree: Possesses an earned academic doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD, EdD, DSc, or the equivalent) from an accredited institution
Proven Record of Scholarly Excellence: Demonstrated through a strong publication history and experience in interdisciplinary research collaboration
Successful History of Federal Funding: Experience as a principal investigator on federally funded research projects
Record of Funded Research: Documents more than 10 years of independent and competitively funded research experience beyond the terminal degree
Academic Rank: Currently holds the rank of Full Professor with tenure or is eligible for appointment at that level with tenure
Preferred Qualifications Associate Professor
Established Research Program: Demonstrates expertise and ongoing research in the area of geriatrics or pediatrics
Existing Extramural Funding: Is supported by active extramural funding for their research program
Professional Licensure: Licensed as a registered nurse or physical therapist
Mentorship Experience: Demonstrates success in mentoring and developing the skills of early-stage and mid-career investigators, post-doctoral researchers, or graduate students
Leadership in Professional Organizations: Demonstrates leadership and active engagement in relevant professional associations
Full Professor
Established Research Program: Demonstrates expertise and ongoing research in the area of geriatrics or pediatrics
Existing Extramural Funding: Is supported by active extramural funding for their research program
Professional Licensure: Licensed as a registered nurse or physical therapist
Mentorship Experience: Demonstrates success in mentoring and developing the skills of early-stage and mid-career investigators, post-doctoral researchers, and/or graduate students
Leadership in Professional Organizations: Demonstrates leadership and active engagement in relevant professional associations
Peer Recognition: Recognized by peers for significant professional contributions, such as awards, honors, or special appointments
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