Assistant​/Associate Professor- Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Department:
College of Health Professions-School of Movement & Rehab Sciences

Locations:
Louisville, KY

Posted:
Sep 28, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Full-time Exempt

Position ID: 205285

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Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes.

In a survey by The Princeton Review, students praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and world.

Smart Asset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best work-life balance, while workplace insights platform  named Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happy employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the top 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of living and job satisfaction. Zip Recruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low unemployment.

Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population.

Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty, staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives.

The College of Health Professions-School of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences at Bellarmine University invites applications from qualified candidates for one 12-month faculty position, term or tenure-track eligible, at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level. This new position will join a department of 15 dynamic core faculty, a diverse team of experienced adjunct clinical faculty, and highly supportive and dedicated administrative staff.

Successful candidates will support the University's vision and mission, commitment to service and hospitality, and the intellectual, ethical, and moral development of all students. Academic rank and faculty appointment are commensurate with qualifications and expertise.

• Teach assigned courses in the physical therapy curriculum with development and delivering course materials using evidence-informed and student-centered teaching methods
• Advise and mentor students on academic progress and professional development
• Establish and maintain an active research agenda, including the engagement of students in scholarly activities
• Disseminate peer-reviewed scholarly work
• Serve on departmental and university committees
• Contribute to student learning and program assessment, strategic planning, and accreditation efforts
• Participate in student recruitment, admissions, and program promotion activities
• Engage in professional service through organizations such as the American Physical Therapy Association
• Maintain clinical competence and, where applicable, active clinical practice
• Integrate current clinical expertise into teaching and mentoring
• Maintain licensure and certifications as required

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

• Terminal academic doctorate (PhD, EdD, DHSc, DSc) from an accredited institution, terminal academic degree is in progress with expected graduation within one year, or DPT with ABPTS certification.
• If a physical therapist:
  Licensure in a United States jurisdiction as a physical therapist and eligible for licensure in Kentucky.

• Evidence of peer-reviewed scholarship, at a minimum, invited presentations such as poster or platform at professional conferences. Publications in peer-reviewed journals, authorship of books or chapters, and grant activity will be considered as higher forms of peer-reviewed scholarship.
• Experience mentoring…