Clinical Assistant Professor - Physical Therapy

Department

Physical Therapy, Chair

Compensation

$77,000.00 to Negotiable Annual

 

General Description/Primary Purpose:

The Department of Physical Therapy is seeking a 12-month, non-tenure-earning, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Position responsibilities include teaching, service, and scholarship. This is a teaching intensive position. Teaching assignments will be aligned with the candidate’s areas of clinical expertise and departmental needs and will primarily involve integrated lecture and lab courses across all three years of the curriculum. The successful candidate may also serve as a preceptor for students on clinical rotations, providing academic oversight and support during off-site clinical experiences.

 

Supervisor: This position will report to the Department Chair.

 

Working Hours: Varies

 

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.

 

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

 

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.

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Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

• ABPTS Board Certification

• Graduation from an ABPTRFE-accredited residency and/or fellowship program

• Evidence of scholarly activity

• Active involvement in professional organizations at the state or national level

• Curriculum development experience within a DPT program, including responsibility for leading or co-leading course design and implementation

• Clinical experience across multiple settings, or deeper expertise in one or more of the following areas: Lymphedema, burns, pain; medically complex patients; adult neurology; critical/acute care; pharmacology; pathology

• APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor & experience serving as a clinical instructor

 

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents: 

• 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 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 Mr. Rocky Mathis at r.mathis@unf.edu.

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 and professional leadership.

Our department cultivates a collaborative academic environment grounded in the values of integrity, courage, excellence, justice, connection, and lifelong learning. Situated on UNF's beautiful campus in Jacksonville, we offer the unique advantage of proximity to both vibrant urban resources and pristine coastal areas, while maintaining strategic partnerships with premier healthcare institutions including Brooks Rehabilitation and Mayo Clinic Jacksonville.

We are dedicated to fostering a thriving learning community that delivers exceptional education across all stages of a physical therapist's career development. Our approach integrates critical thinkin