Job description

Appointment Type: Permanent Full-Time

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 two 12-month, tenure or clinical track Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy faculty positions beginning July 1, 2026. This person will teach content either in Orthopedic or Neurologic Physical Therapy. We seek an exceptional candidate to teach graduate courses, serve as a faculty advisor, mentor students, 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 as well as engage in service to the professional discipline and the larger Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, NC community.

Preferred Years Experience,Skills, Training , Education :
Faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy prefer candidates who:

• Have at least two years of experience teaching Orthopedic or Neurologic physical therapy in a physical therapist education program;
• Are Board Certified Specialists (ABPTS) in Neurology, Orthopedics, Sports, or who have a manual therapy certification.
• Have previous experience in teaching online or who have experience in using Canvas or a similar Learning Management System;
• Have five years of clinical experience in practice of Orthopedic or Neurologic physical therapy.

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.

How to apply

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 [email protected]. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834

Winston-Salem State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.