Clinical trial assistant Jobs in Cleveland, OH

Posting Details

Posting Details

Business Title

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department

Physical Therapy

Posting Category

Faculty

Salary Plan

Faculty - AAUP

Job Summary

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program in the College of Health at Cleveland State University is seeking to fill a nine-month, tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor position to begin August 17, 2026.

Primary Duties for the position include teaching DPT courses; assisting with Clinical Education; being involved in ongoing curriculum development / evaluation; mentoring / advising students; and providing academic, professional, and / or community service. In addition, Clinical Assistant Professors are expected to contribute to research. This is an on-campus position.

Accredited since 1976, the Physical Therapy Department is a part of the College of Health. The DPT Program actively engages students in the educational process and provides an energetic, collegial, and supportive academic environment within the University and the dynamic Cleveland biomedical community. Cleveland State University is an urban campus serving racially, culturally, and economically diverse students.

The College of Health encompasses the following academic units, that were previously part of other university colleges or were standalone departments : Communication Sciences and Disorders, Exercise Science / Community Health, Health Sciences / Public Health, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School of Nursing and School of Social Work.

CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) by June 1, 2026;
• Physical therapist with eligibility for Ohio PT licensure;
• Minimum of three years of clinical physical therapy practice experience;
• Ability to teach a variety of core courses in the DPT Program;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate and work on teams; and
• Evidence of teaching capability and capability to conduct research and scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications

Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Instructions

Applications will only be accepted online at https : / / hrjobs.csuohio.edu / postings / 25454 . Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by December 1, 2025. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Patrick McGinty, PT, p.k.mcginty@csuohio.edu.

List of documents applicant is required to submit :

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission : providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https : / / www.thisiscleveland.com / .

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University's verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and / or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.

Hiring Range / Pay Rate

Competitive Salary

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Job Summary : The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program in the College of Health at Cleveland State University is seeking to fill a nine-month, tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor position to begin August 17, 2026.

Primary Duties for the position include teaching DPT courses; assisting with Clinical Education; being involved in ongoing curriculum development / evaluation; mentoring / advising students; and providing academic, professional, and / or community service. In addition, Clinical Assistant Professors are expected to contribute to research. This is an on-campus position.

Accredited since 1976, the Physical Therapy Department is a part of the College of Health. The DPT Program actively engages students in the educational process and provides an energetic, collegial, and supportive academic environment within the University and the dynamic Cleveland biomedical community. Cleveland State University is an urban campus serving racially, culturally, and economically diverse students.

The College of Health encompasses the following academic units, that were previously part of other university colleges or were standalone departments : Communication Sciences and Disorders, Exercise Science / Community Health, Health Sciences / Public Health, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School of Nursing and School of Social Work.

CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Application Instructions :

Applications will only be accepted online at https : / / hrjobs.csuohio.edu / postings / 25454 . Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by December 1, 2025. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Patrick McGinty, PT, p.k.mcginty@csuohio.edu.

List of documents applicant is required to submit :

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission : providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https : / / www.thisiscleveland.com / .

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University's verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and / or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.

Posted Date

11 / 04 / 2025

Close Date / Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Yes

Review Begins

12 / 02 / 2025

Tentative Start Date

August 17, 2026