DPT Full Time Faculty

South College DPT - Knoxville

Full-time Doctor of Physical Therapy Faculty member providing innovative education at South College. Must attend scheduled lab immersions and possess a doctorate in Physical Therapy or related field.

Posted 7/10/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Seeking applicants for a full-time Doctor of Physical Therapy Faculty member
Provide an innovative, career-focused education that develops highly skilled, mindful, and compassionate care providers
Assigned courses are based on faculty expertise and program needs
Must attend scheduled lab immersions in Atlanta, Georgia
Expertise in curriculum development and assessment, student coaching, development of success plans, or research in higher education is preferred.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An academic doctorate (e.g., PhD, DSc, DHS, ScD) in Physical Therapy, or an academic doctorate (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc, DHS, ScD, DBA) in a related field
Active Physical Therapy license, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of Georgia
Prior experience teaching in a CAPTE accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program
A minimum of five years of full time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice
Understanding of higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in physical therapy education
Able to travel overnight or for extended periods to Atlanta for lab and student events
Strong interpersonal, communication, and technology skills
Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching and working in an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition Assistance
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) – with Employer Contribution

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Hard Skills & Tools

Curriculum DevelopmentAssessment TechniquesStudent CoachingResearch In Higher EducationClinical Practice

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsEnthusiasm For TeachingCollaborative Teamwork

Certifications

Active Physical Therapy License In Georgia