Open Rank (Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor)

Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Position Summary Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor faculty appointment in the Department of Health Sciences, Division of Physical Therapy. This position is a 12-month fixed term appointment and eligible for annual renewal. The faculty member will practice as a physical therapist in our University Physical Therapy ( UPT ) outpatient faculty practice managing patients with musculoskeletal disorders in outpatient setting. This position will also serve as a clinical instructor/preceptor for DPT students and residents within the orthopedic residency program. The position is 80-100% clinical service including direct patient care and clinical teaching. There are opportunities for academic teaching in musculoskeletal content areas for qualified candidates. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience A minimum of 1 year of full-time post-licensure clinical experience is preferred. Completion of a physical therapy residency, ABPTS certification, or plans to complete in near future are preferred. Experience or interest in serving as a clinical preceptor is preferred. Any experience in academic teaching would be advantageous/favored/desired.

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