Adjunct, DCOM Physical Therapy Knoxville

Position Title Adjunct, DCOM Physical Therapy Knoxville

Department

Department PHYSICAL THERAPY

Position Category

Position Category Adjunct

Job Description

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Lincoln Memorial University is searching for an adjunct faculty member who will contribute to the Program’s mission. The ideal applicant will be a clinician and or faculty member specializing in physical therapy rehabilitation, patient management, and/or adjunctive rehabilitation interventions, have college and/or clinical teaching experience and demonstrate evidence of professional service.

Required Qualifications

• ABPTS Board Certified Specialist in any field
• Additional relevant certifications
• Academic doctorate (PhD, EdD, ScD, DHSc, etc.) in relevant field

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy degree ( DPT ) or BSPT / MSPT OR Master’s or Doctoral degree in relevant field
• Strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to work independently, but demonstrated ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
• Strong commitment to student learning and success

Campus

Job Duty

Job Duty

Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;

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promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;

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promote by precept and example a general atmosphere within LMU - DCOM of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry;

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deliver lectures utilizing the latest body of knowledge and evidence;

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prepare examination questions as requested;

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meet with course directors during as needed and deliver lecture(s) according to published schedule;

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commit to working in a professional multicultural environment that fosters diversity;

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serve as an example to learners and colleagues of appropriate professional behavior;

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demonstrate and supervise students during clinical educational activities utilizing standardized patients and/or volunteer patients;

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supervise students during authorized and approved patient care events including health fairs, sports physicals, or community outreach programs;

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complete CAPTE accreditation documents as requested;

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attend Program meetings related to accreditation as needed.

Posting Number

Posting Number F01302P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/30/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at  or human resources .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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