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University of Illinois Chicago

Clinical Assistant Professor - Department of Physical Therapy

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview Clinical Assistant Professor - Department of Physical Therapy

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Department: Physical Therapy

Requisition ID: 1037175

Posting Close Date: November 7, 2025

Salary: The wage for this position is $117,126.79

About the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC): UIC is a preeminent urban public research university and a large employer in Chicago, serving over 34,000 students with a diverse student body. UIC is designated as an MSI, AANAPSI, and HSI. UIC emphasizes cutting-edge research and has partnerships across health sciences colleges.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary The individual serves as a Course Director for multiple courses in the UIC Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, including PT 600, PT 622, PT 624, and PT 625. Responsibilities include designing, coordinating, and delivering lectures, labs, and examinations aligned with course objectives. As the Assistant Director of Clinical Education, the individual supports clinical education operations by identifying new internship sites, matching students with clinical placements, conducting site visits, facilitating evaluations, and providing ongoing student support.

Responsibilities

Course Director for PT 600 Introduction to Physical Therapy, PT 622 Psychosocial Theory I, PT 624 Therapeutic Applications, PT 625 Professional Development

Develop, coordinate, and disseminate lectures, labs, written exams, and practical exams related to the established course objectives

Assistant Director of Clinical Education

Assist the Director of Clinical Education in identifying new clinical internship sites, matching students with clinical internship sites, facilitating clinical site visits and CPI discussions with students and clinical instructors, providing support to students during clinical internships, reviewing mid-term and final CPI assessments

UIC Department of Physical Therapy Academic Support

UIC DPT Student Advisor

Assist faculty members in guest lecturing and as lab assistant, review capstone projects

Assist in annual admissions reviews

Serve as DPT CSPP Committee Member

Serve as SUSTAIN Coalition Member

Serve as DPT co-representative for CAIPPER Inter professional Education Curriculum Committee

Pride in Every Step: UIC LGBTQ+ Affirming Physical Wellness Program Committee Member

Co-lead and continued development of initiatives related to improving affirming care and education in support of physical health and wellness of LGBTQ+ patients, students, faculty, and staff

Research

Maintain a scholarly research and publication agenda

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

A doctorate in exercise science, kinesiology, community health, or a field related to physical therapy

Certification in national health behavior counseling/wellness coaching or personal training

Experience working with BIPOC and other underrepresented populations to develop connections and partnerships across various stakeholder groups, including communities, students, and faculty

Experience teaching courses in health promotion, wellness, and exercise science

Proven experience in developing and facilitating programs and workshops. The ability to lead, design, and implement community-engaged research initiatives focused on wellness

A strong teaching background that incorporates creative online pedagogy

Preferred Qualifications The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17030?c=uic

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