Job Description Summary:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan, or demonstrated eligibility followed by attainment of licensure within one year of hire.
• A CAPTE-recognized terminal academic degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, DHS, or equivalent). Applicants holding a DPT and ABD status may be considered with completion of the terminal degree required within a specified time frame.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in physical therapy practice.
• Teaching experience in an academic physical therapy program or demonstrated potential for effective teaching in professional PT education.
• Evidence of initiated scholarly activity or potential to develop a sustained research agenda.
• Commitment to collaboration, service, and advancing the mission of the Physical Therapy Program.

• Board certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) or eligibility for board certification.
• Completion of an accredited residency or fellowship in physical therapy or an equivalent university based graduate certificate.
• Expertise in physical therapy practice, movement science, or related foundational or clinical sciences that complement program needs (e.g., musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neurologic rehabilitation, acute care, biomechanics, clinical reasoning, or other areas relevant to DPT education).
• Experience with curriculum development or innovative teaching methods, including simulation-based education.
• A record of peer-reviewed publications, grant activity, or externally funded research.
• Experience mentoring doctoral students, residents, or fellows.
• Engagement in professional leadership within organizations such as the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Commitment to community engagement, interprofessional collaboration, and inclusive excellence.

About Oakland University

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.

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