[Hiring] Assistant Professor, DPT @Hawaii Pacific University

Role Description

Hawai`i Pacific University, Graduate College of Health Sciences is seeking candidates for a full-time core faculty position at the rank of assistant professor for its hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in Honolulu, Hawaii.

• Primary teaching responsibilities include Human Physiology, Pharmacology, and Capstone.
• Additional teaching responsibilities will be assigned based on program needs and the faculty member’s areas of expertise.
• This position is available for an immediate start, with the anticipated start date determined in coordination with the successful candidate.
• This accelerated two-year DPT program is a blend of online and on-campus activities.
• DPT faculty members must be able to travel and stay in Honolulu for designated time periods each academic term.
• Successful candidates should possess excellent communication skills and strong computer skills to meet the needs of our online didactic instructional format.
• We desire a team-oriented colleague who is willing and able to collaborate and share instructional methods and student-learning activities.
• We are eager to identify candidates who show a genuine appreciation of evidence-based teaching, integration of technology within the classroom, and building a student-centered community within the online classroom.
• The successful candidate will understand higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership and instructions in physical therapy education.
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting didactic and clinical education, students, and the profession of physical therapy is required.
• The candidate should be licensed or eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in Hawaii or the state of residence.
• We seek a collegial individual who either has a terminal academic doctorate in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities (Ph.D., Ed.D, D.Sc., etc.) or a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (or tDPT), with specialist certification.
• In addition to instructional, service, and scholarly activity, they will participate in commencement, convocations, and other university-wide events, and department and collegiate meetings in the week before the start of academic terms.
• Faculty presence and engagement is expected during academic terms that faculty have teaching responsibilities.
• Priority reviews and consideration will be given to applications received on or before October 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Earned Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (or tDPT) or terminal doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, etc) from an accredited university.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Understanding of higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in physical therapy education.
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting physical therapy education, students, and the profession of physical therapy.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Hawaii or the state of residence.
• Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) in physical therapy or related field.
• Experience as core faculty in a DPT program.
• Specialist Certification.
• Demonstrated evidence of online teaching effectiveness.
• Strong commitment to inclusivity and diversity, and ability to interact effectively with diverse cultural and ethnic groups.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• This is a remote, full-time, 12-month (36-credit) exempt faculty position with up to 30 credits of teaching over the calendar year.
• Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications.
• Regular travel to the state of Hawaii is required.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions

• Teaching (70%)
  • Develop a syllabus of course activities that meet the requirements of the course description or program chair.
  • Plan and deliver individual classes via distance education or face-to-face lab instruction.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records on student participation and performance.
  • Submit grades and any other required documentation in a timely manner.
  • Post and maintain regular office hours at times reasonably convenient to students.
  • Serve as an advisor to students to assist them in understanding the curriculum.
  • Evaluate the teaching of colleagues through the process of peer review as requested.
• Scholarship and Professional Development (15%)
  • Keep abreast of new knowledge in the field to ensure courses and teaching methods are current.
  • Engage in distinctive course and academic program development efforts.
  • Examples of scholarly activities include publication of research findings, obtaining research grants, and participation in professional organizations.
• University Service (10%)
  • Engage in service to department, school or college, and the university.
  • Attend orientation programs and Faculty Assembly meetings.
  • Participate in academic governance of the department.
• Performs other related duties as appropriate (5%)
  • May engage in clinical practice as a physical therapist.
  • Engage in community service by providing volunteer assistance.

Hawaii Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law.