Clinical Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy

General Description/Primary Purpose:The Department of Physical Therapy is seeking a 12-month, non-tenure earning, Clinical Assistant Professor to serve as the Assistant Director of Clinical Education (ADCE) in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. Position responsibilities include teaching, service, and scholarship. The ADCE will support the Director of Clinical Education in planning, coordinating, facilitating, administering, and monitoring clinical education activities in alignment with Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) standards and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) guidelines. Teaching will be aligned in areas of expertise and departmental needs.Supervisor: This position will report to the Department Chair, Dr. Sherry Pinkstaff.Working Hours: VariesSupervision Exercised: YesRequired Licensure: Current physical therapy license or eligibility for licensure in the state of Florida.Anticipated Start Date: This position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.Required Qualifications:- Earned Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor (Level I)- Evidence of teaching experience in a CAPTE-accredited DPT program- Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling skills- Current knowledge and skill in the use of information/computer technology, software, or platforms for clinical education administrationPreferred Qualifications / Skills:- Level II Clinical Instructor- Experience in clinical education leadership or administration, such as Assistant Director of Clinical Education (ADCE), or Site Coordinator of Clinical Education (SCCE)- Experience with EXXAT Prism- The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Board Certification- Clinical experience across multiple/diverse settings- Evidence of scholarly activity- Active involvement in professional organizations at the state or national levelAdditional Application Materials Required:- Current curriculum vitae- Cover letter detailing qualifications, experience, and interest in the UNF DPT program- Statement of teaching philosophyName, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.Additional Requirements:Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions:- Passport (all pages including blank pages)- Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025.Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Rob Robinson the Department:The University of North Florida's Department of Physical Therapy represents over three decades of academic excellence and continuous advancement. Established in 1990 as a Bachelor of Physical Therapy program, it transitioned to a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in 2000 and achieved full departmental status in 2021, reflecting our ongoing commitment to educational inno

Created: 2025-12-05