Assistant Professor Physical Therapy

Job Summary

Reporting to the Department Chair and the DPT Program Director, the Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy¿s responsibilities will be consistent with the mission and philosophy of the DPT program. The primary responsibility of this position is teaching, but scholarship, service on University, College, Department, and / or Program committees and assisting with Program recruitment and accreditation procedures will also be required. Ongoing faculty development is an expectation of all faculty.The position is an academic, 10-month, tenure track appointment.

Required Qualifications

Earned doctoral degree in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Earned academic doctorate (e.g., PhD, DSc, EdD) or active progression toward an academic doctorate (with a commitment to completion)

An active, unrestricted PT license and eligibility for a Georgia PT license

Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives

Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development

Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research / creative activities as appropriate to the discipline

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced physical therapy board or clinical certification

Contemporary expertise in one or more of the following content areas :

• Leadership / management, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, sports, prosthetics, acute care, case management, clinical synthesis

A minimum of five years of full-time, post-licensure experience

Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and evaluation of student learning achieved through one or more of the following :

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service

Ability to support various constituencies served by the University

Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and / or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Screening of applications begins October 27, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.