Associate/Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy

Regis University • Denver, CO

1d • $93,500 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Rehabilitative and Health Sciences (SRHS) within the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions at Regis University invites applications for a 12-month faculty appointment at the assistant or associate professor level. The successful candidate will support the School’s academic mission through teaching in areas of expertise, scholarly activity, student advising, and service to the School, College, and University.

Regis University and SRHS are committed to advancing health justice and fostering an inclusive academic community that values diverse perspectives and experiences. The University seeks faculty colleagues who embrace its Jesuit mission and values and are committed to preparing students to serve others and contribute to the common good.

Faculty are expected to teach, advise students, engage in scholarship, provide service, and, as appropriate, participate in clinical practice. Teaching includes course development and preparation, assessment, timely communication about student progress, and assistance to individual students. Faculty also participate in curriculum evaluation and revision, student advising, scholarly dissemination, committee work, shared governance, and the functional and ceremonial life of the University. Faculty attendance is expected at Commencement, All-School Meetings, SRHS all-day meetings, the Provost Faculty Workshop, and relevant DPT ceremonies.

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, 12-month position. Faculty are expected to be available during the workday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on campus three days per week; telecommuting may be available as workload and staffing permit. The role may require travel to other sites or off-campus visits, including travel by car and airplane.

The position is posted until filled, with a preferred application deadline of December 10, 2026. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and list of references.

Requirements

• Current physical therapist license and good standing with the relevant state's professional practice division.
• A clinical doctoral degree, or a terminal academic doctoral degree in a related field from an accredited institution (the academic doctoral degree is preferred).
• Teaching experience in physical therapy, health science, or exercise science.
• Evidence of scholarship dissemination, such as a peer-reviewed publication or presentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices in teaching, scholarship, practice, and/or service.
• Ability to think creatively and critically, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and develop solutions and appropriate courses of action.
• Ethical and professional behavior consistent with Regis University's mission.
• Strong understanding of technology for teaching, learning, and student assessment.
• Demonstrated skills in teaching and learning theories, instructional principles and practices, and curriculum design.
• Leadership, team-building, organizational, project-planning, and priority-setting skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of physical therapy and doctoral-level education, and of health science and/or exercise science and baccalaureate-level education in those fields.
• Ability to teach using varied modalities; develop or modify course structure and content; evaluate course delivery; advise students; use relevant computer and information-management software; and work to deadlines.
• Ability to travel by car and airplane.
• Ability to perform the listed physical and sensory activities, including occasional lifting and carrying, routine access to files and materials, frequent sitting and standing, and frequent stooping and reaching.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced clinical certification, such as ABPTS specialization in Orthopedics (OCS) or Sports (SCS).
• Fellow certification in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Teach in areas of expertise, including course development, organization, preparation, assessment, timely communication about student progress, and assistance to individual students.
• Participate in curriculum evaluation and revision in response to developments in physical therapy, health care, and education.
• Advise students on academic welfare and professional development, including meeting and communicating with advisees each semester.
• Engage in scholarly activity that contributes to professional knowledge and is disseminated through peer review.
• Provide service to the School, College, and University, including committee duties and participation in shared governance.
• Participate in the functional and ceremonial life of the University and attend specified University and School events.
• Maintain clinical competency and stay informed about contemporary physical therapist practice through clinical practice opportunities when teaching clinical content, as encouraged.
• Mentor faculty.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tuition benefit for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Paid Mission Leave for service or personal reflection.
• Gift of Time closure between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Flexible work arrangement options based on position.

What This Job Offers

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