Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy

About the role

The University of Miami seeks an Assistant (or Associate) Professor to join its Department of Physical Therapy. This full‑time faculty member will contribute to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program through teaching, research mentorship, and scholarly activity.

Key responsibilities

• Teach core and elective DPT courses such as research methods, clinical sciences, and foundational sciences.
• Participate in departmental and university service, governance, and curriculum development.
• Conduct scholarly research in clinical physical therapy or physical therapy education.
• Advise entry‑level clinical doctorate students and, when appropriate, PhD candidates.
• Fulfill additional duties assigned by the Department Chair.

Required profile

• Entry‑level physical therapy degree (DPT or equivalent) and an earned doctorate (PhD, EdD, ScD preferred).
• Eligibility for Physical Therapy licensure in Florida.
• University‑level teaching experience in physical therapy clinical sciences.
• Experience mentoring and advising physical therapy doctorate students (PhD mentorship preferred).
• Demonstrated record of scholarly activity and potential for external funding.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a leading DPT program.
• Collaborative academic environment within a major research university.
• Access to resources for research and professional development.