Description

The School of Physical Therapy at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2026.

Position purpose:  Serve as full-time 10-month faculty member in the School of Physical Therapy playing an integral role in Pediatrics and Neurological Physical Therapy courses. 

Job responsibilities include teaching graduate Physical Therapy courses in the following content areas: Neuromuscular, Pediatrics, and Patient Care Skills. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and college and university service.  DPT with board specialty certification is required, PCS preferred. Ph.D. or progress toward a terminal degree is preferred; teaching experience strongly preferred. For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and Response to Belmont’s Aspirational Aim must be attached to complete the online application. 

During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and prepare a one-page essay, 300-400 words, describing how your core beliefs and practices inform your support of our Christ-Centered mission and influence your teaching, research, and service philosophy. 

Located near the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as its commitment to undergraduate teaching. As a Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmont’s mission is to develop diverse leaders of character, wisdom and a transformational mindset. With more than 130 areas of undergraduate study, 29 master’s programs and eight doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.  
Required Qualifications:
Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

Requirements

• Minimum of Doctor of Physical Therapy degree with board specialty certification (PCS); however, academic doctorate preferred.
• Licensed physical therapist.
• 5 years of clinical practice as a physical therapist. Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the
  field of study.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly
  activity.
• Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.