Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

The Doctor in Physical Therapy (DPT) program at UW-Stevens Point received initial CAPTE accreditation in May of 2025. DPT is part of the School of Health Sciences and Wellness (SHSW) which has over 1300 students and offers 8 undergraduate majors, 8 graduate degree programs, and several certificate programs.

The College of Professional Studies is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. Compensation is minimum $75,000 based on education and experience.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to competency-based education, including the ability to design, implement, and assess learning experiences that foster student mastery of clinical reasoning, professional behaviors, and evidence-based practice across the DPT curriculum.

The candidate will provide clinical instruction and supervision of students within the program's pro bono physical therapy practice, integrating service learning and reflective practice consistent with the faculty member's area of clinical expertise.

The candidate will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary and diverse academic community, demonstrating flexibility, effective communication, and cultural responsiveness in contributing to a collegial team environment that supports student and faculty success.

The candidate will demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development demonstrated by post-professional continuing education, recognized specialization (e.g., board certification through ABPTS) or current enrollment in or completion of a post-entry level degree.

The candidate will have experience in anatomy instruction in post-secondary education or willingness to assume anatomy instruction (with additional training and support) as part of assigned load.

• Physical therapist with an active unencumbered license in Wisconsin or license eligible in the state of Wisconsin (must be licensed in WI within 6 months of hire). Foreign trained applicants must submit a completed and verified Coursework Evaluation Tool with verification of eligibility to sit for the NPTE with their application.
• Earned Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a CAPTE accredited program with a minimum of 5 years of full-time equivalent experience in clinical practice). Foreign trained applicants are eligible; in addition to transcripts, applicants must submit a completed and verified Coursework Evaluation Tool with verification of eligibility to sit for the NPTE with their application, and must pass the NPTE within 6 months of hire.

• Experience developing and delivering innovative, learner-centered and inclusive teaching strategies within a competency based or integrated curriculum model in an entry-level DPT program.
• Evidence of scholarly activity or professional engagement in clinical practice, teaching and learning or community-based health initiatives with potential to contribute to the program's collective scholarship goals.
• Experience with rural health care delivery, community partnerships, or underserved populations—supporting the program's mission to prepare practitioners who enhance access to care and promote population health in Wisconsin and beyond.

This is an ongoing non tenure-track, 12-month academic staff position.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by 12/28/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee until the position is filled. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Statement of teaching philosophy

Employment will require a criminal background check, submission of official transcripts, and proof of an unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in Wisconsin. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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