Faculty Position - Doctor of Physical Therapy Program , Ruskin, FL

Position Details Posting Summary

Position Title: Faculty Position - Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Ruskin FL

Posting Number: F239P

Division: School of Health Professions

Department: Col.Health Professions & Sci.

Location: Ruskin Fl

Position Summary

Gannon University, a Catholic university, includes a collaborative and dynamic faculty that prepares motivated students intellectually, professionally, and personally for leadership roles in their careers, society, and church. This full-time 12-month faculty position for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program located at the Ruskin, Florida campus is available to begin July 1, 2026. Teaching track or tenure track appointment is available. Rank will be determined according to university standards at the time of hire.

Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Responsibilities

Gannon University is committed to excellence in student-centered learning with an emphasis on student learning outcomes. The faculty works collaboratively and inter-professionally to deliver a professional education, advise students, participate in scholarly engagement, and provide interactive teaching and learning styles. The program faculty also engage in University, professional, and community service.

The DPT Program in Ruskin, FL recently was granted a 10-year re-accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). The program is face-to-face, 9 semesters in length, and requires 111 credits for completion. The curriculum is systems-based and service-focused, emphasizing didactic to clinical competency in the development of a strong entry-level generalist physical therapist.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Experience Requirements:

Qualified candidates will possess a post-professional doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DHS, DSc, etc.) or ABD and/or a DPT degree. Candidates content expertise will be used to assign teaching load. Additional requirements include greater than three years of clinical experience, three years of clinical teaching as a clinical instructor and/or site coordinator of clinical education.

License:

Must be eligible for Florida state licensure as a physical therapist.

Rank:

In accordance with the Universitys standards, the Provost and Vice President for Student Experience will award initial rank at the time of hire.

University Mission:

Must be able to support and promote the Universitys inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its strong liberal arts foundation that supports exemplary professional education programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• ABPTS specialty certification
• Expertise in musculoskeletal physical therapy
• Expertise in exercise physiology
• Prior teaching experience in an entry-level PT program
• Research experience

Physical Demands:

Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy academic environment.

Tenure Status:

Tenure Track

Position Type:

Regular Faculty

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Position Length:

12M

Credits Per Year:

24 (tenure track) or 27 (teaching track)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement

Optional Documents:

• Supplemental Questions

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