Adjunct Faculty - Physical Therapy

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees; United States; On-site; USD 1,378,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Florida Department of Physical Therapy invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position. Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses, following the approved syllabus, and maintaining office hours as negotiated with the program director and department chair.

The successful candidate will hold a DPT, possess a Florida PT license, and demonstrate clinical or academic teaching experience.

Qualifications

• DPT degree required and valid Florida PT license.
• Clinical or academic teaching experience in physical therapy.
• Post-professional doctorate preferred (PhD/EdD/ScD).

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the syllabus and schedule.
• Hold scheduled office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with program director and department chair.

Skills

DPT knowledge

Clinical experience

Academic teaching

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Post-professional doctorate (PhD/EdD/ScD) (preferred)

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Department Physical Therapy, Chair-OPS Compensation $0.00

Annual General Description/Primary Purpose: Part‑time adjunct faculty position in the Department of Physical Therapy. Adjunct faculty are employed on a semester‑by‑semester basis, as needed, and are non‑tenure‑earning. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to: Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule. Hold scheduled office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with the acting program director and department chair.

Working Hours: Part‑time

Work Schedule: Varies

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.

Required Licensure: Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Florida.

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on December 17, 2026.

Compensation: Adjunct faculty are paid a minimum of $1000 per credit hour.

Required Qualifications: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.

Current Florida Physical Therapy License.

Clinical or academic experience in physical therapy.

Preferred Qualifications: An earned post‑professional doctorate (e.g., PhD, EdD, ScD) in a related field. Experience teaching in a Learning Management System (LMS), particularly Canvas. Experience teaching graduate‑level coursework in physical therapy.

Additional Application Materials Required: Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Unofficial transcripts

Names, phone numbers, and email addresses 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.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

Note: Adjunct postings may close at any time without notice.

About the Department:

The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of North Florida offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and is committed to excellence in education, clinical practice, and research.

For more information about the Department of Physical Therapy, visit: UNF: Department of Physical Therapy

Required Qualifications

A temporary appointment extended to an expert in a specific field to provide instruction in connection with an established program. The appointments are for:

• One (1) academic term at a time and possess no continuing contractual relationship with the University.
• May teach undergraduate courses with a Master's degree in a specified discipline.
• Can be used for temporary (OPS) faculty titles only.

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.

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.

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