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

Posting Details

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.

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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.