Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Responsibilities

• Teach clinical and foundational science coursework within the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and other graduate health science programs
• Engage in scholarly activity and research
• Provide student advisement and mentorship
• Perform service to the School of Health Sciences and Springfield College

Requirements

• Earned academic doctorate (e.g., PhD, EdD, or DSc) in a relevant field such as physical therapy, anatomy, neuroscience, biomechanics, or exercise science
• If a physical therapist, must hold or be eligible for licensure in Massachusetts

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience in a higher education setting
• American Board of Physical Therapy Specialist (ABPTS) designation
• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience
• Established record of scholarly activity

Benefits

• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• Tuition exchange program for dependents
• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with college match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, accident, and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness programs
• Free use of the state-of-the-art Wellness Center

About the Company

Springfield College is home to the School of Health Sciences, which features a state-of-the-art Health Sciences Center. The Department of Physical Therapy offers a collaborative 6.5-year dual-degree program. Our facilities include an interprofessional simulation suite, a human donor anatomy lab, and advanced data visualization labs, all designed to foster excellence in professional practice and scholarship.