Temporary Faculty Physical Therapy Program

Job Summary

The Department of Clinical Sciences is now accepting applications for a pool of part-time faculty to provide classroom-based instruction in the Doctor or Physical Therapy program for the 2026-2027 academic year. These positions are on an as-needed, semester-by-semester basis.

Responsibilities

Based on qualifications, part time faculty will provide instruction in graduate level courses in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program which may include courses related to early professionalism, leadership and management, lifespan issues related to the adult, patient care in pediatric and/or adult populations, assisting with skills labs, or evidence-based practice.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Earned DPT in physical therapy
• An active, unrestricted PT license and eligibility for a Georgia PT license
• Expertise and/or experience beyond entry-level education in content areas taught
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Applicants hired to teach online courses must complete the online certification program offered by Georgia Southern University if not already certified to teach online.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned academic doctorate (e.g., PhD, DSc, EdD)
• Advanced physical therapy certification or fellowship training in a physical therapy specialty area
• One or more years teaching experience.
• Proficiency with design and instruction for online courses.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Location

Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Haley Worst hworst@georgiasouthern.edu