Description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Full-Time Faculty

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Position Type: Full-Time; 12-month; hybrid-remote

Department: Doctor of Physical Therapy-MN

Augustana University seeks applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty appointment at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. Our accelerated two-year DPT program is a dynamic blend of online and on-campus activities, allowing faculty members to reside remotely from Augustana University. However, DPT faculty members must be able to travel and stay in Sioux Falls, SD, or the greater Minneapolis, MN area for designated periods each trimester. 

Successful candidates will have clinical experience in at least one of the following practice areas: Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy, Primary Care PT, Pain Management and be able to teach in Therapeutic Interventions and/or Physical Therapy Fundamentals. Candidates with teaching experience (particularly in hybrid education), higher education leadership, established research and scholarship agendas, records of community service, and a spirit of innovation to explore new teaching strategies in hybrid learning are preferred. The position may commence as soon as May 1, 2026.

Optimal candidates should understand higher education and contemporary physical therapy practice; legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting didactic and clinical education, students, and the profession of physical therapy; and activity in professional activities at local, state, and national levels. In addition, excellent communication and strong computer skills are required to meet the needs of our online didactic instructional format.

At a minimum, individuals must possess a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (or tDPT), with American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) or certification credentials appropriate for their teaching responsibilities.  Candidates with completed or significant progress toward a terminal academic doctorate degree in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities (Ph.D., EdD, DSc, etc.) are preferred. Positions are non-tenure track with salary and rank commensurate with qualifications. The candidates must possess an active physical therapy license in their home state and be eligible for licensure in the states of South Dakota and Minnesota.

Teaching and Education Responsibilities:

Teach courses as agreed upon with the DPT Program Director.
Service and Scholarship Responsibilities:

Refer to the appropriate faculty rank within the Augustana University Faculty Manual.
Professional Development Responsibilities:

Refer to the appropriate faculty rank within the Augustana University Faculty Manual.
Essential Tasks and Functions:

Candidates must demonstrate the following knowledge, skill, and ability or be able to explain and demonstrate that faculty members can perform the job's essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skill, and ability.

Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Physical Therapy profession;
Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and expertise in the area of teaching;
Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both written and orally, both online and in-person;
Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty, and staff;
Demonstrates the ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality (FERPA);
Demonstrates the ability to handle a wide range of responsibilities in the DPT Program.
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure:

Applicants working remotely in the following locations will be considered for employment: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington state, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Candidates from other states will require prior approval to move forward in the process.

Closing date for applications is March 16, 2026 or until the position is filled. Interested applicants are asked to complete the below application materials. If assistance is needed during the application process, please contact humanresources@augie.edu. Dr. Jason Bartley is the Search Committee Chair (Jason.Bartley@augie.edu).  

These application materials should be submitted in one document to our career center.

Letter of interest including a description of your experience with hybrid instruction
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy
Contact information for at least three professional references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.