Physical Therapy Faculty

Job Description

Faculty (Rank TBD) – Physical Therapy

Fort Lauderdale–Davie, Florida

Are you passionate about educating the next generation of physical therapy professionals and eager to make an impact at a dynamic, research-driven university? Nova Southeastern University invites applications for a full-time faculty member in the Physical Therapy program.

Your Role

As a faculty member in our Physical Therapy program, you will:

• Teach undergraduate or graduate courses (classroom and online) in keeping with program mission and curriculum.
• Select and implement effective teaching and assessment strategies, fostering active learning and critical thinking.
• Maintain regular office hours to advise, tutor and support students, including remediation as needed.
• Participate in curriculum development, departmental and college-wide committees, and program growth initiatives.
• Develop and execute a personal professional development plan, including scholarly/creative activity and staying current in the discipline.
• Provide clinical supervision and direct clinical experiences for students as assigned.
• Demonstrate the adaptability required to teach across various settings and modalities as needed.

Your Credentials

Minimum qualifications:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or a master’s degree plus an advanced academic credential in a relevant area.
• Eligible for or willing to obtain licensure in the State of Florida.
• Demonstrated teaching, clinical supervision, or related experience in physical therapy.
• A commitment to student success, academic excellence and inclusive educational practice.

Preferred qualifications:

• Terminal academic degree (PhD, EdD, ScD, DHS) in a relevant specialization.
• Experience with online/hybrid course delivery.
• A history of scholarly or creative activity appropriate to the rank.

Why This Role at NSU?

At Nova Southeastern University, you will join a welcoming academic community that values teaching excellence, innovative pedagogy, and meaningful student engagement. Our campus in the beautiful Fort Lauderdale–Davie area offers a vibrant South Florida lifestyle, close to beaches, culture, and year-round sunshine.