Tenure-Track DPT Professor: Research & Education Leader

Auburn University; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is hiring two twelve-month tenure-track faculty members at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank in the School of Kinesiology to support the growing Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Responsibilities include teaching, advising, and high-level research in alignment with our rural-health mission.

The DPT program was granted CAPTE candidacy in 2025, with initial accreditation planned for 2028.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach graduate-level courses in physical therapy.
• Evidence of scholarly activity related to Physical Therapy.
• Commitment to professional service and interprofessional education.

Responsibilities

• Engage in rigorous research resulting in scholarly publications.
• Teach entry-level DPT courses and participate in curriculum development.
• Advise and mentor graduate students; direct theses and dissertations.
• Participate in program planning and curricular changes.

Skills

Graduate teaching

Research in PT

Scholarly publications

Interpersonal skills

Extramural funding potential

PT licensure eligibility

Education

Terminal academic doctorate (PhD/EdD/DSc)

Job description

Auburn University is hiring two twelve-month tenure-track faculty members at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank in the School of Kinesiology to support the growing Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Responsibilities include teaching, advising, and high-level research in alignment with our rural-health mission.

The DPT program was granted CAPTE candidacy in 2025, with initial accreditation planned for 2028.