Assistant​/Associate Professor - Physical Therapy; Line

Assistant/Associate Professor - Physical Therapy (Open Line)

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$70,000.00/yr - $/yr

AUBURN UNIVERSITY Physical Therapy (AUPT) Program in the School of Kinesiology seeks one twelve‑month tenure‑track faculty member at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank with expertise in anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology, movement science, and/or applied neuroscience/electrophysiology practice environments to begin in Summer/Fall 2026.

The program’s mission is to educate and train physical therapists emphasizing service among rural areas in Alabama and beyond. The DPT program was recently granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) and is expected to receive full accreditation in spring 2028.

• Engage in rigorous research resulting in scholarly publications, preferably peer‑reviewed journal articles in prestigious outlets.
• Teach entry‑level Doctor of Physical Therapy courses in support of the program.
• Advise and mentor graduate students.
• Direct student research including projects, theses, and dissertations.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of curricular changes for the program and school.
• Provide institutional service as assigned by the department head and engage in professional service within the discipline.
• Participate in professional activities as needed to ensure the well‑being of the program, school, and college.

• Terminal academic doctorate degree (e.g., PhD) at the time of employment.
• Post‑doctoral training or equivalent training.
• Experience or demonstrated potential to teach graduate courses.
• Record of research and contemporary scholarship, practice expertise and teaching experience in pelvic & women’s health, cardio‑pulmonary physiology, neurological rehabilitation, pediatrics with anatomy, biomechanics / kinesiology / movement science, and/or applied neuroscience / electrophysiology practice environments.
• Evidence of extramural support or of demonstrated potential to be successful in securing extramural support.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Scholarly publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Commitment to the values and priorities of the College of Education.

• Licensed or eligible for US‑PT licensure in Alabama at the time of employment.
• History of extramural grant funding.
• Experience teaching in a DPT program.
• Board certification or exceptional clinical experience.
• Record of advising, engaging, and mentoring DPT and PhD students.
• Record of collaboration across the department, university, and/or the field of physical therapy higher education.
• Professional experience in the field of physical therapy higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in physical therapy education program design activities (e.g., curriculum redesign, course design, administrative tasks).

Priority review of applications will begin 20th November 2025. Applications should be submitted through Auburn University’s online system. Please use the following link to submit application materials –

A complete application should include the following required documents:

• Cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position. Please describe how your academic concentration will advance the strategic mission of the Physical Therapy Program, School of Kinesiology and Auburn University.
• Current Curriculum Vitae.
• Teaching philosophy statement, including commitment to excellence in the classroom.
• Statement of Research and/or goals, including commitment to excellence in research.
• Three (3) professional references with contact information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers.
• All academic transcripts and proof of licensure (if licensed physical therapist).

General inquiries may be directed to Harsimran S. Baweja PT PhD – hsb
0025, Search Committee Chair & Program Director of Physical Therapy.

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