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DPTE Faculty Search Announcement 2026

The Elon University Department of Physical Therapy Education and the School of Health Sciences announce the availability of two full-time tenure-track or continuing track positions at the Associate or Assistant Professor level to join a dynamic, private, in-person institution with a national model recognized for actively engaging students and faculty in teaching and learning. 

Due to retirements, we invite applications for two full-time, tenure or continuing track faculty positions at the Associate or Assistant Professor level. The department of 14 full-time and 6 part-time highly qualified, dynamic faculty is interested in recruiting individuals with demonstrated excellent teaching and clinical experience, preferably in Anatomical Sciences or Musculoskeletal physical therapy practice, directing the Elon Sports Physical Therapy Residency, and other courses based on departmental need and areas of expertise. Candidates with experience in prosthetics and orthotics, integumentary, clinical reasoning, and clinical imaging will also be considered. Experience with post-professional mentoring is preferred. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, and service to the department, school, and university. The successful candidate will have effective interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a commitment to collaborative teamwork and professional growth. The start date for these positions is negotiable.

Successful candidates will have: 

• A record of excellent teaching and ongoing scholarship related to physical therapy practice, education, or rehabilitation/movement science
• Eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in North Carolina 
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical practice
• Active membership in the APTA
• A DPT degree from an accredited institution
• ABPTS Board Certification or an academic terminal degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc).

 Preferred candidates will have: 

• Experience as a mid-career content specialist and mentor
• An academic terminal degree (Candidates who are in the dissertation candidacy phase will be considered)
• Active participation or mentorship in a professional organization
• Commitment to inclusive professional and educational practices
• Clinical, educational, or mentorship experience in residency or fellowship for the Musculoskeletal position
• Evidence of engaged teaching practices including experience with donor-based Anatomy instruction for the Anatomical Sciences position

About Elon University: 

Elon University is a mid-sized private university located in central North Carolina, renowned nationally as a model for engaged and experiential learning. The university is recognized as one of the nation's most beautiful collegiate environments and a place where students work closely with faculty who are teacher-scholar-mentors. The undergraduate curriculum is grounded in the traditional liberal arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional and graduate programs. 

With a focus on teaching and student success, Elon was honored to be ranked among the top universities in the nation by US News & World Report, receiving a #1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and a #10 ranking for "Best-Run" Colleges. 

The University comprises six schools with a selective student body of over 7,000. Elon is one of only seven private universities in the country with accredited schools of business, communications, education, law, and health sciences, plus a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. 

About the School of Health Sciences: 

The School of Health Sciences was established in 2011 and includes graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Clinical Mental Health Counseling in addition to the four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The school and its programs are dedicated to innovative educational programming, engaged and distinctive healthcare education, an inclusive and supportive community for working and learning, regional health partnerships, and lifelong learning and professional development. 

The School of Health Sciences is located in the LEED-certified Gerald L. Francis Center, a state-of-the-art teaching and research facility. Faculty, staff, and students in all programs collaborate on innovative research initiatives in interdisciplinary laboratories, including the biomechanics lab. Our Interprofessional Simulation Center is a hub of experiential learning, allowing students to hone their skills in providing individualized care at the bedside, in the clinic, in the home, and in the community. Elon's Anatomical Gift Program provides a meaningful way to contribute to the healthcare education of enrolled Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant students and full curricular support with access to first-person consenting human donors.

About the Department of Physical Therapy Education:  

The Department of Physical Therapy Education (DPTE) enjoys a strong collaborative partnership with nearby Cone Health-Alamance Regional Medical Center. The Department includes an accredited Sports Physical Therapy Residency with a Division 1 athletic setting, opportunities for global learning, and a dedicated student research coordinator. The DPTE occupies approximately 32,000 square feet with equipment for teaching and research, such as MSK ultrasound, DEXA scanner, strength and balance measuring systems, a markerless 3D motion capture system which includes 12 cameras and a 16-channel wireless EMG system, two force plates for gait analysis, a Woodway Pro-Treadmill, instrumented walkways, a body-weight support rehabilitation system, and a Galileo whole-body vibration training device.  

The DPTE houses the Health Outreach Program of Elon (HOPE Clinic). Serving patients since 2013, the HOPE Clinic is a student-managed pro bono clinic offering free physical therapy services to those who are uninsured or underinsured in Alamance County and surrounding areas.   

Please visit our website at www.elon.edu/dpt for additional information about the DPTE. 

Elon is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and welcomes all applicants. 

Application Process:

Correspondence relating to the positions should be directed in confidence to the Search Committee Co-Chairs:

Alys Giordano, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Education: agiordano4@elon.edu

Jack Magill, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Education: jmagill@elon.edu

A complete application through PageUP should include:

1. Updated CV
2. Letter of Intent:
   1. Outlining your interest and qualifications for the position
   2. Teaching philosophy
   3. Research statement/anticipated agenda
3. Three professional references (references will not be contacted until after first interview)

Applications received by September 5, 2026, will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the positions are filled.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and level of experience.