Faculty Instructor Adjunct
About the role
The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh, ranked #7 in U.S. News & World Report, is recruiting adjunct faculty with a strong clinical background in physical therapy to teach in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. The faculty member will be committed to excellence in didactic and clinical education. This is a part‑time, 12‑month appointment in the appointment stream at the rank of Adjunct Instructor. The department is housed in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS), one of the six Schools of Health Sciences. The program offers an entry‑level professional DPT degree (traditional on‑campus format) with a hybrid format under development, as well as post‑professional Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees in Rehabilitation Sciences (on‑campus) and hybrid certificates in Primary Spine Practitioner and Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapy.
Responsibilities
- Online and in‑person instruction and/or laboratory assistance
- Collaborate with teaching faculty and leadership
- Curriculum planning
- Content development
- Creation of assessment tools
- Teaching support
- Facilitation of small group break‑out sessions/group discussions
- Grading and evaluating student performance
- Completing assessments
- Proctoring exams
- Providing ancillary support services for instructors as needed
Requirements
- Earned entry‑level professional PT degree from a CAPTE‑accredited program
- Active PT license in the United States
- Appointment stream position (part‑time)
Schedule
Part‑time, 12‑month appointment; proposed start date: September 1, 2026; time commitment varies by course.