Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Position Details

Classification Information

Position Classification Title FLSA Exempt Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA) 80090 EPA Position Type JCAT

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of the Position

Faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health Sciences at Winston-Salem State University invite applications for a 12-month, visiting Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy faculty position beginning August 1, 2026. The ideal person will have Generalist skills in physical therapy and be able to teach content in one or more of the following areas: Pediatrics, Lifespan, Pharmacology, Physiology, and assist in laboratory courses. The person may also have an opportunity to assist in clinical education. We seek an exceptional candidate whose primary role will be to teach graduate courses, serve as a faculty mentor in pro-bono clinics, serve as a faculty advisor, and mentor students. The person may have an opportunity to produce scholarly research that results in publications in peer-reviewed journals within the discipline, present at professional conferences, engage in procuring extramural funds with interdisciplinary teams, participate in departmental, school, and university service, and engage in service to the professional discipline and the larger Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, NC community.

Position Information

Working Position Title Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Building and Room No.

FL Atkins

Room 330

Appointment Type Permanent Full-Time If Time Limited. No Appointment Length. 12 Months Position Number 000252

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies No Normal Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

8 am - 5 pm

Department Required Skills

We seek candidates who demonstrate excellence in teaching, use generalist skills in physical therapy, and have current expertise in one or more of the following areas: assisting in laboratory courses, Pediatrics, Lifespan, Pharmacology, and/or Physiology. The person may also have an opportunity to assist in clinical education. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching physical therapy and an ability to leverage various technologies to engage students in the learning process. We desire candidates who demonstrate experience mentoring graduate students in research experiences or engaging students in study abroad or community service learning, where they must leverage their content knowledge to benefit the larger community. We seek candidates who demonstrate the ability to participate in interdisciplinary teaching and research collaborations with professional colleagues at the university, across universities, or within the broader public. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to their professional growth and development through engagement with professional organizations and conferences.

Applicants must hold a degree in physical therapy and be licensed or eligible to practice in North Carolina. The selected candidate must obtain a license to practice physical therapy in the State of North Carolina by August 1, 2026. Additionally, candidates who do not hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree must have an academic doctoral degree (PhD) or another academic terminal degree (e.g., Ed.D., D.Sc., DHSc) in physical therapy or a related field. Candidates with "ABD" status will be considered. If the person selected for employment has "ABD" status, they must earn the doctorate by August 1, 2026.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy prefer candidates who:

• · Have at least two years of experience teaching physical therapy in a physical therapist education program;
• · Are Board Certified Specialists (ABPTS)
• · Have previous experience in teaching online or have experience in using Canvas or a similar Learning Management System;
• · Have five years of clinical experience in the practice in physical th

Required License or Certification

A North Carolina Physical Therapy license or eligibility for NC Licensure. Candidates must be licensed by August 1, 2026.

Valid US Driver's License Yes Commercial Driver's License Required No Physical Required No List any other medical/drug tests required

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Describe the specific job duties related to this competency

The successful candidate will:

• Teach graduate courses in physical therapy via face-to-face, online, and hybrid approaches.
• Perform community-based engagement in our pro bono clinics with physical therapist students in orthopedic or neurologic physical therapist practice
• Communicate regularly with students, monitor student learning progress, and provide feedback on student success outcomes.
• Construct detailed course syllabi, facilitate high-quality, engaging instruction to students who learn in many ways, assess student work by providing timely feedback, and evaluate student performance.
• Hold regular office hours each week, attend consistently departmental and school meetings, and participate in ongoing departmental, school, university, and community/professional service.
• Provide support that promotes continued accreditation of the department.

The successful candidate may:

• Participate in the production of scholarly products that result in publications or presentations within the discipline area, community-engaged scholarship, or interprofessional education and practice

Percentage Of Time 100

Posting Details

Posting Details

Internal Posting Only No Position Type Faculty Time Limited Position No Appointment Length

12 months

Salary Salary is commensurate with experience and academic credentials Open Date 06/09/2026 Close Date 06/23/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• Public Job Posting
• Internal Job Posting
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• Website
• Other

Applicant Document

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3
• References List

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcript