Adjunct Professor

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Adjunct Professor in the Health Sciences Department. This role focuses on mentoring junior faculty in grant writing and research dissemination. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Physical Therapy and a passion for education. Enjoy a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration. With a commitment to excellence in education and research, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of health sciences. Join a vibrant community dedicated to improving health and well-being in North Carolina and beyond.

Benefits

Professional training opportunities

Retail and restaurant discounts

Savings on local child care

Special rates for performing arts events

Qualifications

• PhD or Doctorate level degree in Physical Therapy or related field.
• Previous mentoring experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior faculty in grant writing and lab setup.
• Assist with NIH training grant writing and related events.

Skills

Mentoring

Grant Writing

Laboratory Setup

PhD Student Recruiting

Education

PhD or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department	Health Sciences - PT - 405507
Application Deadline	05/08/2025
Position Type	Visiting / Part-time Faculty
Working Title	Adjunct Professor
Appointment Type	Adjunct Faculty
Position Number	20070304
Vacancy ID	F003324
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week	40
FTE	1
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date
Estimated duration of appointment	1 year

Position Information

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Adjunct Professor position in the Department of Health Sciences, Division of Physical Therapy. This position will have the primary responsibility of mentoring junior faculty in grant writing, laboratory set-up, PhD student recruiting, and scholarly product dissemination. You may also be asked to assist with writing an NIH training grant, development-related events, and other Division-related activities as a portion of your contracted time

PhD or Doctorate level degree in Physical Therapy or related field.

Previous mentoring experience.

Not Applicable.

Be a Tar Heel!	A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
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Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
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