Assistant Professor

JOB SUMMARY

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. 

Direct Supervisor       

Director, School of Health Sciences

Status:

Full time, Exempt        

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor – Tenure track

Division:

Academic Affairs

Direct Reports:

0                    

Target Weekly Hours:

40

Location:             

Ballston 4040

Benefits Eligibility:

Yes

MAJOR DUTIES AND 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.

OTHER DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS

• 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

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education                              

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent academic doctoral degree, or DPT plus specialist certification) and demonstrated commitment to rigorous, peer-reviewed scholarship.

Experience 

• 5 years clinical practice

• 2 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapy education program

Licenses or Certifications

Licensed or eligible for physical therapy licensure in Virginia

Financial Responsibility        

None

Supervision                           

No

Special Knowledge

• 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

Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission.  The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission.  For more information, please visit:  https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/