Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Summary

The Trine University Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks an individual with expertise in teaching graduate physical therapy students. Depending on individual qualifications, opportunities exist to teach foundational topics of physical therapy practice or specific practice areas such as integumentary care, orthopedics, or cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. This is a full-time, 12-month position with a preferred start date of August 2026.

Responsibilities

As a core member of the DPT program faculty, the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, advising, mentoring students, participating in scholarship and service activities, and assisting with program assessment.

Qualifications

Terminal academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) in a field related to physical therapy
Eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in Indiana.
Evidence of ability to effectively conduct research and peer-reviewed dissemination of findings.
Demonstrated current expertise in physical therapy.

Education and/or Experience

Terminal academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) in a field related to physical therapy
A record of successful teaching and scholarship
Minimum 3 years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice

Salary

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Benefits offered include:

Health – medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, flex spending or HSA accounts
Retirement – after one year of full-time service you are eligible for employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
Life Insurance – a variety of voluntary life options are available along with employee life insurance (1½ times annual salary)
Education – after 6 months of full-time service education benefits are available for employee, spouse, and dependent children
Vacation and Sick Pay – in accordance with Trine's policy

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Trine University reserves the right to verify academic (transcripts) and professional credentials prior to extending offers of employment. Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and references when applying.

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.