Program Director & Associate​/Full Professor of Physical Therapy

Program Director & Associate/Full Professor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Location:

Knoxville, Tennessee Institution:
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU)

Lincoln Memorial University invites applications for a full-time Program Director for its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for an experienced physical therapy educator to guide a well-established program within a collaborative, student-centered academic environment.

The Program Director provides academic, administrative, and strategic leadership for the DPT program, working closely with university and departmental leadership to ensure program excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and positive leadership among faculty and staff while ensuring graduates are well prepared for licensure and professional practice.

The position is offered at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of the DPT program, including CAPTE compliance and accreditation
• Oversee curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement
• Manage fiscal and administrative operations of the program
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate core faculty
• Support student success and outcomes, including preparation for licensure
• Serve as a liaison between faculty, administration, students, and the broader university community
• Support program growth, innovation, and interprofessional collaboration
• Program Highlights: 36-month curriculum with 34 weeks of clinical education
• Over 150 clinical partnerships
• Shared modern, interprofessional learning spaces with LMU’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program
• Strong emphasis on collaboration, research, service learning, and contemporary teaching methods

• Earned degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by an ED-recognized agency
• Active, unencumbered PT license in any U.S. jurisdiction and eligibility for licensure in Tennessee
• Earned academic doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.,
  
  D.Sc., or equivalent)
• Minimum six years of full-time higher education experience
• Minimum three years of full-time experience as a core faculty member in a CAPTE-accredited entry-level PT program
• Qualifications appropriate for the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience in higher education

• Prior experience as a DPT Program Director
• Demonstrated experience with CAPTE accreditation processes and outcomes assessment
• Professional involvement at the state, national, or international level
• At least five years of full-time leadership experience in higher education administration

Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, Lincoln Memorial University offers a supportive academic culture, strong institutional mission, and access to a vibrant region known for quality of life, outdoor recreation, and professional opportunity.

To be considered, candidates must complete an official application through the LMU Careers portal: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./41887

Please note that LMU does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.