Adjunct Faculty - Physical Therapy

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. How to Apply Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Pamela Niemczyk at p.niemczyk@unf.edu or Alethia Wilkerson at alethia.wilkerson@unf.edu 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. Carnegie UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.