Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Department : Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Campus : Fort Wayne, IN

Target Hire Date : January 2026

Manchester University invites applications for an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy . This full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position offers an opportunity to join a dynamic and mission-driven team dedicated to preparing future physical therapists to transform lives through compassionate, evidence-based care.

What You'll Do :

Deliver engaging, evidence-based instruction in assigned courses.

Contribute to course and curriculum design, assessment, and continuous improvement.

Lead or participate in scholarly activities, including research, presentations, and publications.

Serve on faculty committees and participate in professional and community service.

Maintain clinical competence through ongoing practice and licensure.

What You'll Need :

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) required; PhD, EdD, or DSc strongly preferred.

Minimum six years of experience as core faculty in a CAPTE-accredited DPT program.

Three years of post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy.

Active or eligible Indiana Physical Therapy license.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and inclusive excellence.

Why Manchester University? At MU, we :

• Respect the infinite worth of every individual
• Foster a campus culture rooted in integrity, compassion, and service
• Support a healthy work-life balance with generous time off and flexible scheduling
• Offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Invest in faculty development and encourage scholarly engagement

For more information about the position, please review the job description attached to this posting.

To apply, please select the "Apply" button to begin the application process.

Manchester University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to respecting the infinite worth of every individual.

We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.