Assistant​/Associate Professor - Physical Therapy

Overview

POSITION:
Assistant/Associate Professor:

The Auburn University Physical Therapy (AUPT) Program in the School of Kinesiology seeks to hire two twelve-month tenure-track faculty members at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank with expertise in Physical Therapy (Anatomy, Orthopedics, Cardiorespiratory, Neurology, Pelvic Health) to begin in Spring/Summer 2027. These positions are a part of faculty members who will be hired at Auburn University and serve as the core faculty for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program.

The program’s mission is to educate and train physical therapists emphasizing service among rural areas in Alabama and beyond.

The university’s commitment to excellence is outlined in the Auburn University Strategic Plan ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Review of applications will begin August 30th, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled.

If you are passionate about excellence and advocating for our communities, we invite you to apply to our developing DPT program. As a leader in the field, the School of Kinesiology has a long-standing commitment to creating an environment that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, and we are dedicated to maintaining this culture as we build our DPT program. Housed in the school, the developing DPT program seeks contributions from those of different specialties who represent and advocate for the communities we serve.

Auburn University is a land-grant university and houses the College of Nursing, Nutritional Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Speech-Language Pathology, Human Development and Family Science, and College of Veterinary Medicine. The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine also resides on the Auburn campus and actively partners with colleges across the university. Interprofessional education is a strong foundation at AUPT with faculty and students training together as an interprofessional team across the curriculum.

In addition, AUPT will host a faculty practice teaching clinic for students and faculty to practice and treat many of our communities’ most vulnerable populations. The DPT program is home to a high-tech anatomy simulation lab, two state-of-the-art clinical classrooms, and a dedicated active learning studio/classroom. Our curriculum is grounded in our mission and designed to produce competent and compassionate clinical physical therapists and to improve the health and well-being of all individuals through evidence-based practice, innovation, and advocacy.

The DPT program was granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) in May 2025. On our current timeline, the developing program will receive initial accreditation in the spring of 2028. The program has currently matriculated its first and second cohorts (classes of 2028 & 29) and is accepting applications for its third cohort to matriculate in summer 2027.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.

STARTING DATE:
No earlier than January 1, 2027 and no later than May 16, 2027

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Physical Therapist with terminal academic doctorate degree (e.g. PhD, EdD, DSc) at the time of employment.
• Licensed or eligible for PT licensure in Alabama at…