Assistant​/Associate Professor - Physical Therapy; Women's Health​/Neurology at Auburn Universit

Position Title

Assistant/Associate Professor – Physical Therapy (Women’s Health/Neurology) at Auburn University.

Auburn, WA

To serve as a core faculty member in the newly developing Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, contributing to education, research, and service.

• Engage in rigorous research resulting in scholarly publications, preferably peer‑reviewed journal articles in prestigious outlets.
• Teach entry‑level DPT 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.

• Physical Therapist with terminal academic doctorate degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc) at the time of employment.
• Licensed or eligible for U.S. PT licensure in Alabama at the time of employment.
• Experience or demonstrated potential to teach graduate courses.
• Record of research in Physical Therapy and contemporary scholarship, practice expertise and teaching experience in women's health, cardio‑pulmonary therapeutics, neurological rehabilitation, pediatrics with anatomy, biomechanics/kinesiology/movement science, and/or applied neuroscience/electrophysiology practice environments, and other areas of contemporary expertise.
• 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.

• Post‑doctoral training.
• 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).

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; excellent health benefits and retirement package.

Priority review of applications will begin 17

November
2025. Submit an application through Auburn University’s online system using the provided link. Provide the following documents:

• Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications.
• Current Curriculum Vitae.
• Teaching philosophy statement.
• Statement of research and/or goals.
• Three professional references.
• All academic transcripts and proof of licensure.

Questions may be directed to Harsimran S. Baweja, PTPhD, Program Director (hsb
0025).

The university is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.