Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

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.

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 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.

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