Instructor/Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy

USC’s Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy invites applicants for a full time non-tenured track clinical faculty position to provide clinical services at USC Physical Therapy, University Park Campus. This position includes direct patient care responsibilities including patient assessment, treatment planning and documentation in an inter-disciplinary team environment within an academic medical center. Additionally, there may be opportunities for lectures, research, mentoring, and program development.

The Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy has a strong reputation for excellence in physical therapy education. We are seeking an individual with a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, 2 years' experience in the outpatient setting or board certification may substitute for DPT degree. Board certification specialists are preferred.

The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

Job ID REQ20179329
Posted Date 08/26/2026