About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, a positive work environment, student engagement, and a thriving community.
Chartered in 1856, Auburn University holds a Carnegie classification of Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. The university also holds the Elective Classification for Community Engagement. Academic programs at Auburn enroll approximately 26,000 undergraduate students and 6,000 graduate students. Detailed information about the university can be found by visiting
https://auburn.edu/.
Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include excellent health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts, and more. Auburn University is located in the southeastern United States, 90 min southwest of Atlanta, in Auburn, AL. The Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan area has a population of about 163,000. Auburn’s size offers numerous advantages to its residents and Auburn is a quintessential college town with excellent recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities.
The School of Kinesiology is housed in the College of Education. The school offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Kinesiology. Auburn University is ranked in the top fifty public universities (U.S. News & World Report) and the School of Kinesiology doctoral program is ranked in the top fifteen by the National Academy of Kinesiology Ranking of Doctoral Programs (2023). Our mission is to acquire new knowledge about exercise, training, and physical activity and deliver that knowledge in an invigorating learning environment for our undergraduate and graduate students. Our goal is to uncover basic mechanisms and to improve the health of society through research, outreach, and teaching. For more information about the School of Kinesiology, please visit:
https://education.auburn.edu/kinesiology/. Auburn University is understanding of, and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples.
The School of Kinesiology is located in a state-of-the-art building as sole occupant. Current equipment and research capabilities available in our building include electroencephalography, functional near infrared spectroscopy, electromyography, motion capture, a Biodex Balance, system, Biodex isokinetic system, space for exercise interventions/training, accelerometers, and DEXA.
Auburn University is a partner of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). The School of Kinesiology actively participates in several of the training programs, professional development resources, and funding mechanisms provided by the CCTS. Auburn also has an MRI Research Center with the capability to scan with a Siemens 7 Tesla for research needs, and a Siemens Skyra open bore 3T scanner for clinical and research use.
POSITION:
Assistant/Associate Professor: The Auburn University Physical Therapy (AUPT) Program in the School of Kinesiology seeks to hire one twelve-month tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank with expertise in Physical Therapy (Anatomy, Pelvic Health, Pediatrics, and Neurology) to begin in Summer/Fall 2026. This position is a part of faculty members who will be hired at Auburn University and serve as the core faculty for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. The program’s mission is to educate and train physical therapists emphasizing service among rural areas in Alabama and beyond. The university’s commitment to excellence is outlined in the Auburn University Strategic Plan (
https://ocm.auburn.edu/strategic_plan/).
If you are passionate about serving others with excellence, we invite you to apply to our developing DPT program. As a leader in the field, the School of Kinesiology has a long-standing commitment to creating an environment that welcomes a variety of individuals, and we are dedicated to maintaining this culture of quality as we build our DPT program. Housed in the school, the developing DPT program seeks contributions from those of a variety of academic and clinical backgrounds. Auburn University is a land-grant university and houses The College of Nursing, nutrition, College of Pharmacy, speech-language pathology, human development and family science, and College of Veterinary Medicine. The Edward Via College of Medicine also resides on the Auburn Campus and actively partners with colleges across the university. Interprofessional education is a strong foundation at AUPT, with faculty and students training together as an interprofessional team across the curriculum. In addition, AUPT will host a faculty practice teaching clinic for students and faculty to practice and treat many of our communities’ populations. The DPT program will be home to a high-tech anatomy simulation lab, two state-of-the-art clinical classrooms, and a dedicated active learning studio/classroom.
The DPT program was recently granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). On our current timeline, the developing program will receive initial accreditation in the spring of 2028. The program has currently matriculated its first cohort (class of 2028) and is accepting applications for its second cohort to matriculate in summer 2026.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engage in rigorous research resulting in scholarly publications, preferably peer-reviewed journal articles in prestigious outlets.
- Teach entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy courses in support of the program.
- Advise and mentor graduate students.
- Direct student research including projects, theses, and dissertations.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of curricular changes for the program and school.
- Provide institutional service as assigned by the department head and engage in professional service within the discipline.
- Participate in professional activities as needed to ensure the well-being of the program, school, and college.
The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.
SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with experience; excellent health benefits and retirement package.
