Assistant Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy - Tenure Track

Job Summary

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Marymount University invites applications for a full-time faculty position as a tenure‑earning assistant/associate professor beginning in 2026. Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience working in a DPT program. The search committee prefers candidates with teaching and research experience, respect for the Catholic intellectual tradition, and an interest in inquiry‑based teaching. Faculty are expected to teach high‑quality, student‑centric graduate courses in face‑to‑face settings.

Applicants must be physical therapists who are licensed or license‑eligible in Virginia and have an advanced academic degree (e.g., DPT, PhD, EdD, or DSc). Applications should include a cover letter, CV, evidence of excellence in teaching, a statement on diversity, and at least three professional references where prompted.

The DPT Program is located at Marymount University’s 4040 Center in the heart of Arlington, Virginia. Marymount University is centrally located near the nation’s capital and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) headquarters. The DPT program is part of the Marymount University School of Health Sciences, housed in the College of Health and Education. The DPT program is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Director, School of Health Sciences

Full time, Exempt

Assistant Professor – Tenure track

Academic Affairs

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• Teach in areas of expertise in the DPT program.
• Maintain a successful record of quality, peer‑reviewed scholarship.
• Participate in service to the program, college, and university including:
  • Admissions and recruitment events for the program and school.
  • Participate in the university community, attending all required meetings such as Faculty Council, college meetings, and convocation.
  • Actively engage in committees and task forces, as requested.
  • Be involved in additional school activities, including curriculum revisions, out‑of‑classroom speaker presentations, interaction with local clinics, and community service projects.
• Academic advising and holding office hours at times that provide appropriate access to students.
• Support and integrate the mission and core values of Marymount University and Academic Affairs, including our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Assume professional responsibilities as requested by the Dean of the College and/or School Director.
• Engage in ongoing professional development that will include scholarship activities such as research, presentations, and participation with professional organizations.

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent academic doctoral degree, or DPT plus specialist certification) and demonstrated commitment to rigorous, peer‑reviewed scholarship.

• 5 years clinical practice.
• 2 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapy education program.

Licensed or eligible for physical therapy licensure in Virginia.

• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Strong research agenda.
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and entry‑level DPT students.
• Comfortable in a highly interactive learning environment that utilizes a modified problem‑based curriculum design.

Marymount University is an equal‑opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission. The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission.

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