Clinical Assistant Professor

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This is a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor position. The faculty member is responsible for all aspects of educating entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy students through direct patient care at the Northern Illinois University Physical Therapy Clinic and classroom instruction. We seek a faculty member who demonstrates a commitment to NIU’s mission by supporting access to high-quality education and actively engages students in evidence-based inquiry and community-based learning experiences.

For full consideration, prospective applicants should visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/85172  to create an application profile and submit the following materials by September 15, 2025:

Submit a letter of application which provides an overview of your philosophies on clinical supervision, academic teaching, service to profession, and supporting equal opportunity of students and patients in academics and practice;

Curriculum vita or resume;


Names and contact information of three professional or academic references;
Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for initial review of application; official copies required to confirm appointment) through the NIU Human Resource Services’ online job application system;
Licensure documentation required upon final review of application.

Although priority review will commence after September 15, the search committee will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore applications submitted after September 15 are strongly welcomed.