Clinical Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy

Clinical Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy

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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

Department Chair, Dr. Sherry Pinkstaff.

Working Hours

Varies.

Supervision Exercised

Yes.

Required Licensure

Current physical therapy license or eligibility for licensure in the state of Florida.

Anticipated Start Date

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 administration

Preferred 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 level

Additional Application Materials Required

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter detailing qualifications, experience, and interest in the UNF DPT program
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references (to be requested during the review stage)

Applicants may also be required to upload 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

• 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. For questions, please contact Dr. Rob Robinson inson.

About 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 innovation.