Clinical or Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Clinical or Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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Faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health Sciences at Winston‑Salem State University invite applications for two 12‑month, tenure or clinical track Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy faculty positions beginning July 1, 2026. This person will teach content either in Orthopedic or Neurologic Physical Therapy. We seek an exceptional candidate to teach graduate courses, serve as a faculty advisor, mentor students, produce scholarly research that results in publications in peer‑reviewed journals within the discipline, present at professional conferences, engage in procuring extramural funds with interdisciplinary teams, participate in departmental, school, and university service as well as engage in service to the professional discipline and the larger Winston‑Salem and Forsyth County, NC community.

Appointment Type:
Permanent Full‑Time, 12‑Month

Building, Room No.: (Not specified)

Normal

Work Schedule:

8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday

• Work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies – No
• Commitment to teaching excellence in Orthopedic or Neurologic Physical Therapy
• Interest in enhancing the strengths of our entry‑level Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum
• Ability to leverage technologies that engage students in the learning process
• Evidence of mentoring graduate students in research experiences or engaging students in study abroad or community service learning
• Ability to participate in interdisciplinary teaching and research collaborations with professional colleagues
• Commitment to professional growth and development through engagement in professional organizations and conferences
• Potential for or previous experience in attracting extramural funding

Applicants must have a degree in physical therapy and be licensed or eligible for a license to practice in the State of North Carolina. The selected candidate must become licensed to practice physical therapy in North Carolina by July 1, 2026. If the candidate does not hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, must have an academic doctoral degree (PhD) or another terminal degree (e.g., Ed.D.,

D.Sc., DHSc.) in physical therapy or a related field. Candidates with ABD status will be considered; if ABD, the doctorate must be earned by July 1, 2026.

• At least two years of experience teaching Orthopedic or Neurologic physical therapy in a physical therapist education program
• Board Certified Specialist (ABPTS) in Neurology, Orthopedics, Sports, or possessing a manual therapy certification
• Previous experience teaching online or using Canvas or a similar Learning Management System
• Five years of clinical experience in practice of Orthopedic or Neurologic physical therapy

North Carolina Physical Therapy license or eligibility for NC Licensure – must be licensed by July 1, 2026.

• Teach graduate courses in physical therapy via face‑to‑face, online, and hybrid approaches.
• Perform community‑based engagement in pro‑bono clinics with physical therapist students in orthopedic or neurologic practice.
• Communicate regularly with students, monitor progress, and provide timely feedback.
• Construct detailed course syllabi, facilitate engaging instruction, assess student work, and evaluate student performance.
• Hold regular office…