Assistant Professor - School of Physical Therapy

University of Puget Sound • Tacoma, WA

116d • $74,404 - $83,262

About The Position

The University of Puget Sound School of Physical Therapy seeks applications for a Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy to begin July 2026. The successful candidate will have expertise in neurologic or orthopedic physical therapy. The standard teaching load is 6 units per academic year. Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses in Critical Inquiry, musculoskeletal or neurologic rehabilitation, foundational physical therapy skills, and/or other course work as negotiated. The teaching load will be completed some combination of the following: mentoring of student research, mentoring/instructing students in our on-site physical therapy clinic, and teaching an advanced clinical elective in an area of special interest. Candidates are expected to engage in departmental advising and admissions, as well as university service.

Requirements

• Earned professional physical therapy degree from a CAPTE-accredited program (DPT).
• Academic doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, EdD, DSc).
• Academic teaching experience of DPT students.
• Record of research productivity with evidence of publication.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (WA state eligible).
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time clinical practice.

Nice To Haves

• Board-certified Clinical Specialist by American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Critical Inquiry, musculoskeletal or neurologic rehabilitation, foundational physical therapy skills, and/or other course work as negotiated.
• Mentor student research.
• Mentor/instruct students in the on-site physical therapy clinic.
• Teach an advanced clinical elective in an area of special interest.
• Engage in departmental advising and admissions.
• Participate in university service.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions.
• Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families.
• Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures) and more.

What This Job Offers

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