Clinical Assistant Professor

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The Doctor in Physical Therapy (DPT) program at UW-Stevens Point received initial CAPTE accreditation in May of 2025. DPT is part of the School of Health Sciences and Wellness (SHSW) which has over 1300 students and offers 8 undergraduate majors 8 graduate degree programs and several certificate programs. Visit to learn more about the DPT program and for more information about the School of Health Sciences and Wellness.

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College of Professional Studies

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Minimum $75000 based on education and experience

Required Qualifications:

• Physical therapist with an active unencumbered license in Wisconsin or license eligible in the state of Wisconsin (must be licensed in WI within 6 months of hire). Foreign trained applicants must submit a completed and verified Coursework Evaluation Tool ( with verification of eligibility to sit for the NPTE with their application.
• Earned Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a CAPTE accredited program with a minimum of 5 years of full-time equivalent experience in clinical practice). Foreign trained applicants are eligible; in addition to transcripts applicants must submit a completed and verified Coursework Evaluation Tool ( with verification of eligibility to sit for the NPTE with their application and must pass the NPTE within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated commitment tocompetency-based education including the ability to design implement and assess learning experiences that foster student mastery of clinical reasoning professional behaviors and evidence-based practice across the DPT curriculum.
• Ability and willingness toprovide clinical instruction and supervision of studentswithin the programspro bono physical therapy practice integrating service learning and reflective practice consistent with the faculty members area of clinical expertise. This is often demonstrated by having served as a clinical instructor.
• Proven ability towork collaboratively within an interdisciplinary and diverse academic community demonstrating flexibility effective communication and cultural responsiveness in contributing to a collegial team environment that supports student and faculty success.
• Demonstrated commitmentto continuous professional development demonstrated by post-professional continuing education recognized specialization(e.g. board certification through ABPTS) or current enrollment in or completion of a post-entry level degree.
• Experience in anatomy instruction in post-secondary education or willingness to assume anatomy instruction (with additional training and support) as part of assigned load.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing and delivering innovative learner-centered and inclusive teaching strategies within a competency based or integrated curriculum model in an entry-level DPT program.
• Evidence of scholarly activity or professional engagement in clinical practice teaching and learning or community-based health initiatives with potential to contribute to the programs collective scholarship goals.
• Experience withrural health care delivery community partnerships or underserved populationssupporting the programs mission to prepare practitioners who enhance access to care and promote population health in Wisconsin and beyond.

Terms of Employment:

This is an ongoing non tenure-track 12-month academic staff position.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of -Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 12/28/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee until the position is filled. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

- Curriculum Vitae

- Unofficial Transcripts

- Statement of teaching philosophy

Employment will require a criminal background check submission of official transcripts and proof of an unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in Wisconsin. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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For additional information regarding the position please call or email:

Sheri Bunyan PT PhD

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If you have any questions regarding the application process need special arrangements or if you submitted your application with missing materials please call or email:

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Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth provides a liberal education and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun jobs housing education quality of life and bragging rights visit .

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at or

The safety and success of students faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students faculty and staff. You may obtain the complete report at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.