University of North Florida
Clinical Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
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 at rob.robinson@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.
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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 at rob.robinson@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.
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