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Position Title Practitioner-in-Residence

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department Physical Therapy

HR Home Department 020500 McQUEARY COLLEGE OF HLTH & HUMAN SVCS

Pay Grade Unclassified

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track

Term (if applicable) 12 month

Begin Date of Appointment 08/01/2026

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Practitioner-in-Residence is a non-tenure track faculty position appointed on the basis of outstanding professional attainments and recognition in his or her specific field and renders a specified service to the University.

Description of Primary Duties

The Practitioner-in-Residence will:

Provide direct patient care in the Missouri State University Physical Therapy Clinic, including both insurance-based and pro bono services.

Serve as a clinical expert in orthopedic physical therapy and manual therapy techniques.

Supervise and mentor Doctor of Physical Therapy ( DPT ) students in the provision of care within the pro bono clinic.

Assist in the instruction and supervision of students in laboratory courses, contributing clinical expertise to support hands-on learning.

Participate in department activities and initiatives as assigned by the Physical Therapy Program Director.

Serve as a resource and role model for students and faculty in the application of evidence-based orthopedic physical therapy.

Engage in professional service or clinical scholarship

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Practitioner-in-Residence are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.

Additional Qualifications

Additional required qualifications specific to this role include:

Hold an active license as a physical therapist and be eligible for licensure in the state of Missouri.

Hold a clinical doctorate in physical therapy ( DPT ).

Hold a current, unrestricted license to practice physical therapy and be eligible for licensure in Missouri.

Demonstrate effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/258421.htm

Open Date 06/18/2026

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is July 02, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Allison Adler at AllisonAdler@MissouriState.edu.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20260036FTF

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/86856

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Transcripts - 1

Certificate/License-1

Optional Documents

Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)

Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)

Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)

Other Documents -1

Certificate/License-2

Certificate/License-3

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