Clinical Assistant Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy (Non-Tenure Track, F0235A)

Posting Details

Job Title Clinical Assistant Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy (Non-Tenure Track, F0235A)

Department SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & ATHLETIC TRAINING

Position Number F0235A

Job Description

Old Dominion University ( ODU ) invites nominations and applications for a full-time, ten-month Clinical Assistant Professor position focused on Neuroscience in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ellmer College of Health Sciences (https://www.odu.edu/rehabsci), with an appointment effective July 25, 2027. The appointment would be at the level of Clinical Assistant Professor. The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is situated in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ellmer College of Health Sciences, and graduates approximately 48 students per year. The program employs 11 full-time core faculty and is additionally supported by faculty from within the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. The School also oversees the Faschini Wallach Center for Restorative Therapies, an 11,000 sq ft clinic which provides personalized physical, occupational, and speech therapy for adults and children recovering from injury or illness or living with complex medical conditions.

This position includes teaching neuroscience, associated neurologic clinical skills, and courses within the DPT curriculum that align with expertise and experience. Other responsibilities include advising and mentoring students, engaging in Program, School, College, and University service, professional development, and scholarship as required by accreditation standards.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

• Earned PhD, DPT , or other relevant doctoral degree from an accredited institution.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.

• Effective communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues.

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in Virginia.

• Candidates must be a graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education ( CAPTE ) accredited physical therapy program or equivalent.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Preferred Qualifications

APTA membership.

Experience teaching entry-level clinical skills and problem-solving in neuroscience curricula

Board Certified in Neurological Physical Therapy ( NCS ).

Conditions of Employment

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date 10/28/2026

Application Review Date 12/04/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/27423

and attach the following to their online application:

• A letter of application addressing interest in and qualifications.

• A current curriculum vitae.

• A statement of scholarly interests and accomplishments, teaching philosophy, and approaches.

• Unofficial graduate transcripts.

• Names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three academic and professional references.

Submit applications by December 4th for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Telework Friendly No

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

The Ellmer College of Health Sciences is committed to excellence and innovation in education, research, and service. The college prepares outstanding health professionals for workforce needs in the region and conducts research for the advancement of health and wellness at this critical time in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world.

The college has established national and international prominence in our core disciplines through research and the preparation of outstanding health and public health professionals who are leaders in their disciplines and communities.

Old Dominion University is a residential, research-intensive public institution with a total student enrollment of about 25,000 students, approximately 6,000 of whom are graduate students. Old Dominion University is a minority-serving institution ( MIS ); one-third of students are from minority backgrounds, and over 1,100 are international students from 94 countries. Old Dominion University has a diverse faculty of over 750, 40% of whom are women. The University’s primary campus is in Norfolk, VA, one of the seven cities that make up the historic Hampton Roads region of Virginia, a major recreation area with a diverse population of 1.7 million and home to the Port of Virginia and the largest naval base in the world.

About the Department

The School of Rehabilitation Sciences within ODU’s Ellmer College of Health Sciences is a dynamic academic community committed to educating future leaders in health and rehabilitation. Offering comprehensive degree options—including Recreational Therapy (B.S.H.S.), Pre-Clinical Studies, a Master of Science in Athletic Training ( MSAT ), professional doctorates ( DPT , OTD ), and a Ph.D. in Kinesiology & Rehabilitation—the School pairs innovative interprofessional education with active research and clinical centers like the Faschini Wallach Center for Restorative Therapies.

Posting Specific Questions

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• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)

• Higheredjobs.com

• DiverseJobs.com

• InsightIntoDiversity.com

• Jobs.Virginia.gov

• Old Dominion University website

• Virginia Pilot (website or print)

• Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)

• Academic Keys

• Other

• If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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• • Are you currently employed by, or have previously been employed by, Old Dominion University or Eastern Virginia Medical Center?

• Yes

• No

• If yes, provide dates of employment.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Research Interests

• Teaching Philosophy

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents