Assistant Professor

Cleveland State University Engaged Learning

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program in the College of Health at Cleveland State University seeks to fill a nine‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Professor position beginning August 17, 2026.

Primary duties include: teaching DPT courses; participating in curriculum development and evaluation; conducting and maintaining research and scholarship; mentoring and advising students; and providing academic, professional, and community service. This is an on‑campus position.

Accredited since 1976, the Physical Therapy Department is part of the College of Health. The DPT Program actively engages students in the educational process in an energetic, collegial, and supportive academic environment within the urban campus and the dynamic Cleveland biomedical community.

• Earned research doctorate in physical therapy or a related field, completed all Ph.D. requirements by June 1 2026 (ABDs considered for instructor).
• Physical therapist with eligibility for Ohio PT licensure.
• Minimum three years of clinical physical therapy practice experience.
• Ability to teach core DPT courses.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Evidence of teaching capability.
• Evidence of research and scholarship capability.

• Experience in higher‑education teaching, especially within an accredited DPT program.
• APTA board‑certified clinical specialist or graduate of a clinical residency/fellowship program.
• Experience integrating technology into teaching.
• Professional, academic, or community service and/or leadership.
• Willingness to teach a variety of courses across the DPT Program.
• Evidence of clinical practice in diverse settings.
• Collaborative teamwork ability.
• Excellence in research, including presentations, publications, student mentoring, and successful grant activity.

Applications are accepted online only at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./25463
. Mailed or emailed materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by December 1 2025. Submit a cover letter addressing minimum and preferred qualifications and including a brief statement of teaching, research, and service philosophies. Provide unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required for interview), optional license/certificate, publications, and prints/reprints. Submit contact information for three references; references will upload a letter of support electronically.

Search Committee Chair:
Debbie Espy – d.espy

Cleveland State University is an equal opportunity employer and affirms its policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.

Posting Information:

Posted Date: 11/04/2025
Review Begins: 12/02/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Tentative

Start Date:

August 17 2026