AssistantAssociate Professor of Physical Therapy Generalist (Tenure or Clinical Track)

Lynchburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The University of Lynchburg a private regional university located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia is seeking a full-time tenure track or clinical track position in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at the Assistant/Associate Professor level.

The DPT Program is part of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences with opportunities for interprofessional experiences with a variety of other health science programs. The program is housed in the Graduate Health Sciences Building with more than 37000 square feet dedicated to physical therapy instruction service and research. The curriculum features an innovative hybrid model of instruction that prepares student physical therapists to become generalist practitioners who become leaders in the profession. Clinical practice is promoted among faculty and opportunities exist within the onsite free clinic. The Program received initial accreditation in 2013 and is scheduled for re-review in 2028.

Position Description: The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Lynchburg invites applications for a full-time (12 month) tenure or clinical track assistant/associate professor level faculty position to begin during the Spring of 2026.

The ideal candidate should have experience teaching generalist physical therapy content to entry-level DPT students. Additionally candidates should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues.

Starting Salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Generous paid vacation personal days paid sick time and family leave; comprehensive insurance (medical dental vision etc.) and retirement plans; flexiblespending account tuition remission life and long-term disability insurance and more.

Teaching Load and Work Hours: Full-time faculty members are expected to teach the equivalent of 12 credit hours per semester. Faculty members are generally required to be available from 8:30AM-4:30PM with rare evening and weekend work requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Experience teaching entry-level content to DPT students
A minimum of three years of contemporary physical therapy clinical practice
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia (Virginia licensure is required within one year of employment)
A scholarly agenda that contributes to teaching and/or practice
The ability to teach courses related to generalist practice and/or acute care

Education: A Clinical Specialist Certification and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree or an entry-level physical therapist degree and a terminal academic doctoral degree (e.g. PhD EdD DSc or DHSc); candidates approaching completion of a terminal academic degree will also be considered

Work Remotely: No

Universitys website: University seeks candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburgs efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education respects and supports diversity equity and inclusion values and celebrates diverse faith traditions and sustains close working relationships among faculty staff students alumni and community partners.

Cover letter describing your teaching philosophy a description of your teaching and scholarly interests and a statement detailing your interest in teaching at the University of Lynchburg
CV
The names and contact information for three professional references
Undergraduate and graduate transcripts

Candidates must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University.

Questions about the position should be directed to the Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Dr. Allen Moore. Allens email address is .

The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color women Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America persons with disabilities the LGBTQIA community and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.

The University of Lynchburg is an equal opportunity employer.

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DescriptionThe University of Lynchburg a private regional university located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia is seeking a full-time tenure track or clinical track position in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at the Assistant/Associate Professor ...