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Elon University’s Department of Physical Therapy Education and the School of Health Sciences invite applications for two full-time tenure-track or continuing-track faculty positions at the Associate or Assistant Professor level. These roles are part of a dynamic, private institution nationally recognized for actively engaging students and faculty in teaching and learning.

About the Role

The department seeks individuals with demonstrated excellence in teaching and clinical experience, preferably in Anatomical Sciences or Musculoskeletal physical therapy practice. Responsibilities include directing the Elon Sports Physical Therapy Residency and teaching courses based on departmental needs and areas of expertise. Candidates with experience in prosthetics and orthotics, integumentary, clinical reasoning, and clinical imaging are also encouraged to apply. Additional duties include academic advising, student mentoring, and service to the department, school, and university.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Anatomical Sciences, Musculoskeletal physical therapy, or other areas based on departmental need and expertise
• Direct the Elon Sports Physical Therapy Residency
• Provide academic advising and student mentoring
• Engage in service to the department, school, and university
• Participate in post-professional mentoring (preferred)
• Collaborate with faculty on innovative research initiatives in interdisciplinary laboratories
• Contribute to the Health Outreach Program of Elon (HOPE Clinic), a student-managed pro bono clinic serving uninsured or underinsured patients

Requirements

• DPT degree from an accredited institution
• Eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in North Carolina
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice
• Active membership in the APTA
• ABPTS Board Certification or an academic terminal degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc)
• Record of excellent teaching and ongoing scholarship related to physical therapy practice, education, or rehabilitation/movement science

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a mid-career content specialist and mentor
• Academic terminal degree (candidates in the dissertation candidacy phase will be considered)
• Active participation or mentorship in a professional organization
• Commitment to inclusive professional and educational practices
• Clinical, educational, or mentorship experience in residency or fellowship (for the Musculoskeletal position)
• Evidence of engaged teaching practices, including experience with donor-based Anatomy instruction (for the Anatomical Sciences position)

About Elon University

Elon University is a mid-sized private university in central North Carolina, renowned as a model for engaged and experiential learning. The university is recognized for its beautiful campus and close faculty-student collaboration. Elon’s undergraduate curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, complemented by nationally accredited professional and graduate programs. The university is ranked #1 for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #10 for "Best-Run" Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Elon comprises six schools and a selective student body of over 7,000, with accredited schools of business, communications, education, law, and health sciences, plus a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.

About the School of Health Sciences

The School of Health Sciences, established in 2011, includes graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, alongside undergraduate nursing programs. The school emphasizes innovative educational programming, inclusive community, regional health partnerships, and lifelong learning. It is housed in the LEED-certified Gerald L. Francis Center, featuring state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, including a biomechanics lab and an Interprofessional Simulation Center.

About the Department of Physical Therapy Education

The Department of Physical Therapy Education (DPTE) collaborates with Cone Health-Alamance Regional Medical Center and offers an accredited Sports Physical Therapy Residency in a Division 1 athletic setting. The department spans 32,000 square feet with advanced equipment for teaching and research, including MSK ultrasound, DEXA scanner, 3D motion capture, force plates, and a Woodway Pro-Treadmill. The DPTE also operates the HOPE Clinic, a student-managed pro bono clinic providing free physical therapy services to uninsured or underinsured patients since 2013.