Assistant​/Associate Professor - Physical Therapy

Assistant/Associate Professor in Physical Therapy

The Auburn University Physical Therapy 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. 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.

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.
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire).

Note:

Please submit items in a single PDF

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

Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. More information can be found by announcements provided by the AU Provost's Office.

As part of its commitment to a safe community, AU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed before any candidate can be offered a position with AU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current AU employees who apply for the position.

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…