Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor (Orthopedics), School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

Company: University of Montana
Location: Missoula, MT
Salary Range: $85,000 to $95,000
Job Type: Full Time
Date Available: 3/18/2026

Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor (Orthopedics), School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

The University of Montana, College of Health- School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, invites applications for a non-tenure track Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program to begin as early as July 2026. This position will also serve as the Orthopedic Residency Director for School's ABPTRE-credentialled orthopedic residency position.

Responsibilities: *for additional responsibilities, please click the link at the bottom of the page

  • Split duties between on-site clinic and academic efforts in the residential DPT program
  • Serve as the Director and primary resident mentor of the School's ABPTRE-credentialled orthopedic residency
  • Produce evidence of effectiveness in clinical mentoring as a preceptor working in a 4-1 student-clinical instructor model in a musculoskeletal patient population
  • Teach, advise, and mentor students in the DPT program
  • Engage in instructional design and evaluation of expected student, resident, and clinical outcomes
  • Lead the admission and recruitment efforts of our orthopedic residency

Position Details:

Non-Tenurable Faculty: School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

Title: Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor; rank is dependent on applicant's qualifications and experience

Schedule: Full time, fiscal year position

Salary: $85,000 to $95,000; Salary is dependent on rank

Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: *for additional qualifications, please click the link at the bottom of the page

  • Entry-level or post-professional DPT degree or a graduate clinical degree with a post-professional doctoral degree (ScD, EdD, PhD)
  • Hold a current physical therapy license and be eligible for physical therapy licensure in Montana
  • Minimum of three (3) years of post-licensure clinical practice
  • Possess clinical expertise and experience in orthopedic physical therapy to direct an orthopedic residency and serve as a musculoskeletal clinical preceptor
  • Hold a current physical therapy board certification as an orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS) or agree and be eligible to obtain their OCS certification within two (2) years of taking the position

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior ABPTRFE residency director experience
  • Clinic instructor experience, especially in a model that had more than one student per clinical instructor (2+:1 models)
  • Clinical Instructor Credentialing and/or training in clinical instruction
  • Evidence of advanced clinical specialization beyond residency

How To Apply

For application instructions, required application materials, and to learn more about UM and Missoula, please visit and apply at Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor (Orthopedics), School of PT&RS.

University of Montana is an equal opportunity/ADA/Veteran's Preference Employer

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6994269

 
 
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