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City University of New York lists this Assistant or Associate Professor - Department of Physical Therapy (DPT) opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant or Associate Professor - Department of Physical Therapy (DPT)
The Department of Physical Therapy at Hunter College, The City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for tenure track faculty position (Assistant or Associate) to begin in August 2026. Expertise and specialization in adult neurologic physical therapy preferred.
Join this dynamic, inclusive, student-centered Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in the heart of Manhattan. The Department enjoys research, teaching collaborations, and clinical affiliations with major medical centers throughout the tristate and metropolitan area.
The program has brand-new dedicated classroom/laboratory space, private faculty offices, a Movement Analysis Lab with state-of-the-art technology including Vicon TM motion tracking system, Zeno TM walkway system, AMTI TM portable and fixed force plates, and all the technology and support to meet individual teaching and research needs. Faculty have access to the New York Simulation Center for the Health Sciences (NYSIM) and inter-professional teaching opportunities across CUNY campuses.
This tenure-track faculty line is eligible for tenure after 7 years of successful re-appointments with a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to the department, college and the profession.
About the Hunter College Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
The DPT Program is part of the Hunter College School of Health Professions, located in a newly renovated space at the main campus on the upper east side of Manhattan.
The department covers faculty expenses for:
APTA and academy memberships
Professional conference registration, travel and lodging
Continuing education
Teaching technology
Research equipment unique to your scholarly activities
All faculty proudly engage in active clinical practice and are allowed up to 7.5 hours per week for clinical practice or other related activities. Given the 9-month appointment, faculty enjoy summers off to engage in scholarly activities, paid adjunct teaching, and personal time off.
About Hunter College
Hunter College, located in the heart of Manhattan, is the largest college in the City University of New York. Founded in 1870, it is also one of the oldest public colleges in the country. More than 23,000 students currently attend Hunter, pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 areas of study. For more than 140 years, Hunter College has provided educational opportunities for women and minorities, and today, students from every walk of life and every corner of the world. The success of Hunter students is largely due to the dedication and expertise of the Hunter faculty. With more than 1,800 full- and part-time members, the faculty is virtually unparalleled in its breadth of scholarship and artistic achievement. Many of the nation's top scholars are drawn to Hunter by its diverse and uniquely engaged student body, by the abundance of academic resources in New York, and by ever-growing opportunities for teaching and research. At Hunter, they receive prestigious national grants, contribute to the world's leading academic journals, and play major roles in cutting-edge research. They are fighting cancer, formulating public policy, enhancing our culture, advancing technology, and more. Members of the Hunter faculty are exceptional mentors, advisers, lecturers and seminar leaders. By placing a high priority on the classroom, and by providing opportunities for undergraduates and graduate students to participate in their research, members of the faculty are passing their skills and knowledge on to the next generation of scientists, public servants, artists, nurses, social workers, health care professionals, professors, and engaged citizens of the world. Hunter College is committed to active engagement with students and the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work.
QUALIFICATIONS
For Assistant or Associate:
Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
Required Qualifications:
Expertise in adult neurological physical therapy
At least 5 years of clinical experience in adult neurologic physical therapy
Teaching experience in Physical Therapy
Active PT license in the US, at the time of hire, and eligibility for licensure in New York State
Preferred Qualifications:
Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
PhD, EdD, DSc or equivalent
A record of scholarly activity and an established research agenda
History of active participation in the American Physical Therapy Association and other professional leadership experiences
COMPENSATION
Salary commensurate with experience. Assistant Professor up to $112,841 or Associate Professor up to $133,558 as per the PSC contract.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. The DPT faculty are committed to ongoing faculty professional development and are engaged in faculty mentorship and support for research, scholarship, and publication.
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CLOSING DATE
The position will be open until filled with review to begin12/11/2025
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 31299
Location: Hunter College
Job Type: Full-Time
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new york, NY, 10261, US
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