Adjunct, Physical Therapy

University of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 1,137,000 - 1,619,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Florida invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position in the Department of Physical Therapy. The appointment is on a semester-by-semester basis and is non-tenure-earning.

Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses per syllabus, maintaining scheduled office hours, and collaborating with the program director. Eligible candidates must hold a DPT, a Florida license, and have clinical or academic PT experience; a post-professional doctorate is preferred.

Qualifications

• DPT required; Florida license is mandatory.
• Clinical or academic PT experience is preferred.
• Experience teaching in an LMS (Canvas) is desirable.
• Post-professional doctorate (PhD/EdD/ScD) preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

LMS teaching experience

Graduate-level coursework teaching

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Florida Physical Therapy License

Clinical or academic PT experience

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

Job description

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:

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

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