Clinical Assistant Professor

Department

Physical Therapy, Chair

Compensation

Negotiable

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: This position will report to the 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: This position is expected to begin on 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 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 Dr. Rob Robinson at .

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 thinking with compassionate patient care, emphasizing both intellectual growth and professional empathy. Through community-engaged research and adaptive programming, we remain committed to advancing our profession while serving the evolving needs of our community and the patients who depend on quality physical therapy care.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Pursuant to Florida Statute , this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.