Clinician-Educator PT: Lead DPT Teaching & Scholarship

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Paid medical/sick and parental leave

Tuition benefits for employee and/depe

Pre-tax and flex spending accounts

Generous retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time Clinician-Educator at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences. The role focuses on teaching and course coordination within the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.

The successful candidate will teach foundational and professional coursework, guide clinical examination and evaluation, and support professional formation

Qualifications

• DPT degree and licensure eligibility required.
• Minimum of five years of full-time clinical practice experience.
• At least two years of leadership or management experience.
• Broad generalist clinical experience across multiple settings.
• Preference for prior teaching in entry-level DPT curricula and evidence of scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate courses within the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
• Instruct across foundational and professional coursework (e.g., Examination and Evaluation, Foundations, Psychosocial Aspects of Human Behavior, Professional Role Development).
• Guide students through patient examination and evaluation, addressing biopsychosocial factors.
• Contribute to scholarship, mentor students, and participate in service on committees.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Mentoring

Scholarly activity

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time Clinician-Educator at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences. The role focuses on teaching and course coordination within the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.

The successful candidate will teach foundational and professional coursework, guide clinical examination and evaluation, and support professional formation