Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate Professor in Physical Therapy

Job Responsibilities

Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate Professor in Physical Therapy

Department: ASPH Exercise Science

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

The Department of Exercise Science at the https://sc.edu/ (USC ) is inviting applications for a clinical faculty position (non-tenure track) in our https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/public_health/study/areas_of_study/physical_therapy/index.php (DPT ) with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2026 at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor.

The successful candidate will teach courses in neurologic physical therapy, orthopedic physical therapy, musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, or other courses within area of expertise, advise DPT students, supervise DPT student projects, participate in service to the program and community, and engage in scholarship. The position is a 12-month position with rank and salary commensurate with experience and expertise.

The http://www.sph.sc.edu/dpt is a fully accredited entry-level program that is housed within the nationally recognized http://www.sph.sc.edu/exsc in the http://www.sph.sc.edu . The small class size of 30 DPT students allows clinical faculty to creatively use a wide variety of learning approaches while also allowing substantial time for scholarly activity.

The https://sc.edu/ is in the capital city of Columbia. It is a research-intensive University and has been designated by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral institution with highest research activity. USC has also been designated a community engaged institution, making it one of few public universities to earn both the top-tier research classification and the community engagement classification from Carnegie. USC has five Health Science Units in addition to ASPH : 1) School of Medicine in Columbia 2) School of Medicine in Greenville, 3) College of Nursing, 4) College of Pharmacy, and 5) College of Social Work. Faculty members in the Department have established relationships with University Athletics, PRISMA Health, the Columbia VA Medical Center, US Special Operations Command, and numerous community partners and schools. Columbia, SC is a metropolitan area that is home to over 800,000 residents. The low cost of living in the Columbia metropolitan area, coupled with abundant recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities provides the opportunity for an excellent quality of life. Filled with historic homes and charming, diverse neighborhoods, Columbia is a city on the rise, noted by the Thrillist site as one of eight cities with the cool appeal of Nashville or Portland. Jogging and walking paths line the downtown and riverfront greenway, with parks scattered throughout the rest of the city. The popularity of downtown living has sparked the growth of independent restaurants, coffee houses, wine bars, breweries, galleries, boutiques, and street fairs. Other Columbia highlights include: the Columbia Museum of Art with continuous high-profile traveling exhibits; the Nickelodeon art house cinema; the South Carolina State Museum with its planetarium, observatory, and 4-D movie theatre; and the nationally recognized Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Columbia has a lively local music scene as well as national entertainment tours that visit the Colonial Life Arena. Known for its college athletics teams as a member of the SEC , the city also hosts a minor league baseball team (the Columbia Fireflies). Centrally located, Columbia is two hours from the South Carolina coast and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant

Complete applications will include: 1) letter of application 2) curriculum vitae 3) teaching statement 4) research statement, and 5) contact information for three references. Official transcripts may be required upon request.

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Matthew Geary, Search Committee Co- Chair, at GEARYM@mailbox.sc.edu Review of applications will begin on April 5, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty- five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6940709

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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Minimum And Additional Requirements

Required Education and Experience

All Candidates Must Have The Following

• A degree in physical therapy (e.g., BS, MPT , or DPT ). If BS or MS, must also have a terminal academic doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DHSc) by the start date of employment.
• Current PT licensure in any United States jurisdiction and eligible for licensure in South Carolina.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a physical therapist by the start date of employment.
  
  

Requirements By Rank

• Candidates to be considered at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor must have a strong record of teaching and scholarship, with at least 5 years of experience as an effective instructor, student mentor, and researcher in addition to the requirements of Clinical Assistant Professor rank by the beginning date of employment.
• Candidates to be considered at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor must have strong potential to teach courses in neurologic physical therapy, orthopedic physical therapy, musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, or other courses within area of expertise, advise DPT students, supervise DPT student projects, participate in service to the program and community, and engage in scholarship.