Instructor/Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy

University of Southern California; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California in Los Angeles County invites applications for a full-time non-tenured track clinical faculty position to provide clinical services at USC Physical Therapy, El Segundo. The role includes patient assessment, treatment planning and documentation within an interdisciplinary team in an academic medical center.

The Division seeks a candidate with a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and at least two years of outpatient experience (board certification may substitute

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Two years' outpatient experience or board certification may substitute for DPT.
• Board certification specialists preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services at USC Physical Therapy in El Segundo.
• Perform patient assessment, develop treatment plans and document care.
• Collaborate in an interdisciplinary academic medical center environment.

Education

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

USC's Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy invites applicants for a full time non-tenured track clinical faculty position to provide clinical services at USC Physical Therapy, El Segundo. This position includes direct patient care responsibilities including patient assessment, treatment planning and documentation in an inter-disciplinary team environment within an academic medical center. Additionally, there may be opportunities for lectures, research, mentoring, and program development.

The Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy has a strong reputation for excellence in physical therapy education. We are seeking an individual with a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, 2 years' experience in the outpatient setting or board certification may substitute for DPT degree. Board certification specialists are preferred.

The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

Job ID REQ20179372

Posted Date 09/04/2026