Assistant Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy - Tenure Track

Marymount University

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Marymount University invites applications for a full-time faculty position as a tenure earning assistant/associate professor beginning in 2026. Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience working in a DPT program. The search committee prefers candidates with teaching and research experience, respect for the Catholic intellectual tradition, and an interest in inquiry-based teaching. Faculty are expected to teach high-quality student-centric graduate courses in face-to-face settings. Applicants must be physical therapists who are licensed or license-eligible in Virginia and have an advanced academic degree (e.g. DPT, PhD, EdD, or DSc). Applications should include a cover letter, cv, evidence of excellence in teaching, a statement on diversity, and at least three professional references where prompted. The DPT Program is located at Marymount University’s 4040 Center in the heart of one of Arlington, Virginia. Marymount University is centrally located near the nation’s capital and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) headquarters. The DPT program is part of the Marymount University School of Health Sciences., housed in the College of Health and Education. The DPT program is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Marymount welcomes and values all members of our community. Guided by the mission of our founders, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), to achieve unity through diversity, Marymount honors our diversity as a source of strength. Our differences inspire intellectual curiosity and collectively allow us to tackle the challenges of the world. We seek to foster an inclusive community in which each person’s race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, ability, class, national origin, and immigration status are all fully respected and celebrated. According to the vision of the RSHM that ‘ALL may have life, and have it to the FULL,” we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect, cooperation, and civility where all community members are S.A.I.N.T.S. −Safe, Accepted, Included, Needed, Treasured, and Seen.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent academic doctoral degree, or DPT plus specialist certification) and demonstrated commitment to rigorous, peer-reviewed scholarship
• 5 years clinical practice
• 2 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapy education program
• Licensed or eligible for physical therapy licensure in Virginia
• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association
• Strong research agenda
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and entry-level DPT students
• The candidate should be comfortable in a highly interactive learning environment that utilizes a modified problem-based curriculum design

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience working in a DPT program
• Teaching and research experience
• Respect for the Catholic intellectual tradition
• Interest in inquiry-based teaching

Responsibilities

• Teach in areas of expertise in DPT program
• Maintain a successful record of quality, peer reviewed scholarship
• Participates in service to the program, college, and university including: Admissions and recruitment events for the program and school
• Participate in the university community, including attending all required meetings such as Faculty Council, college meetings, and convocation
• Actively engage in committees and task forces, as requested
• Actively be involved in the additional School activities, including School curriculum revisions, out-of-classroom speaker presentations, interacting with local clinics, and working with the local community on service projects
• Academic advising and holding office hours at times that provide appropriate access to students
• Support and integrate the mission and core values of Marymount University and Academic Affairs, including our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Assume professional responsibilities as requested by the Dean of the College and/or School Director
• Engage in ongoing professional development that will include scholarship activities such as research, presentations, and participating with professional organizations

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefits program designed to support the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our benefit-eligible faculty, staff, and their eligible dependents
• Retirement plan includes a diversified portfolio of investment options, with a University match of up to 3% of employee pretax contributions for full-time employees
• Competitive health and welfare benefits
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions, allowing up to two remote workdays per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree