Doctor of Physical Therapy, Full-Time Faculty

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Serve as lead faculty, secondary faculty, or adjunct faculty in the creation of assigned physical therapy courses.

• Design and implement distance education alongside immersive onsite lab learning experiences.

• Create and administer both traditional and nontraditional assessments to evaluate student performance.

• Keep accurate records of student attendance and grades.

• Provide timely feedback on academic performance to students.

• Lead or engage in post-course evaluation activities.

• Analyze student and faculty course evaluations.

• Organize and facilitate faculty team meetings for post-course analysis.

• Ensure educational and teaching responsibilities align with accreditation policies and standards.

• Participate in scholarly activities that contribute to the profession in line with CAPTE guidelines.

• Engage in departmental, school, institutional, and professional service activities, including committees, task forces, and leadership roles.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate degree (DPT, PhD, DSc, EdD) in a relevant field suitable for teaching responsibilities.

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Tennessee or the state of residence.

• ABPTS specialization or advanced certification in a relevant discipline is preferred.

• Previous teaching experience in a CAPTE accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

• At least five years of full-time (or equivalent) clinical practice post-licensure.

• Knowledge of higher education and contemporary clinical practices relevant to leadership in physical therapy education.

• Willingness to travel overnight or for extended durations to Knoxville for lab and student events.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and technology skills.

• Proven enthusiasm for teaching and collaboration in an inclusive team environment.

• CV, cover letter, three references, and a separate teaching philosophy statement are required with the application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Tuition Assistance.

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.

• 401(k) plan with Employer Contribution.

• Flexible work arrangements for virtual course components; faculty are not required to reside in the Knoxville region for teaching virtual segments.