Tenure Track Faculty in Physical Therapy - Faulkner University

Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty in Physical Therapy - Faulkner University

Join Our Dynamic Team at Faulkner University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program!

Faulkner University is thrilled to announce two full‑time, 12‑month, tenure‑track faculty positions in our Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, with a planned start date of August 2026. We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals with a terminal academic degree or a DPT with advanced certification. Contemporary expertise in acute care, cardiopulmonary, geriatrics or neurological rehabilitation is preferred but not required.

Exciting developments are underway in our College of Health Sciences! Our program is housed in an 85,000 square foot state‑of‑the‑art facility featuring over 5,000 square feet of cutting‑edge physical therapy lab space, dedicated PT research areas, a simulation center, and an in‑house interdisciplinary pro bono clinic. Our college also includes programs in Occupational Therapy, Speech‑Language Pathology, Nursing, and Physician Assistant Studies, fostering a rich environment for interprofessional collaboration.

As a faculty member, you will:

• Develop and teach assigned courses
• Advise and mentor students
• Engage in community and professional service
• Conduct research and scholarly activities
• Participate in college and university activities
• Collaborate with other programs for interprofessional education
• Contribute to program and curriculum development, implementation, and assessment

Terminal academic degree (Ph.D., DPT, or equivalent) or a DPT with advanced certification. Preferred but not required: expertise in acute care, cardiopulmonary, geriatrics or neurological rehabilitation.

The mission of Faulkner University’s Department of Physical Therapy is to glorify God by educating the whole person to become independent physical therapy practitioners and leaders who are committed to addressing the changing needs of the individual, the profession, and a global society with compassion, integrity and best evidence in order to optimize health and movement. We strive to create a collaborative, learner‑centered Christian environment that fosters innovation, critical thinking, and leadership.

Faulkner University is a small, Christian institution dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students and the community. Located in Montgomery, a vibrant city with a rich history, we are centrally located to Birmingham, Atlanta, Nashville, and the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches.

Come grow with us! Be part of our fully accredited program admitting our 6th cohort of students this fall. Become an integral part of our growing college which is making a difference in the lives of our students and the community.