Assistant Professor of Practice/Assistant Director of Clinical Education, Physical Therapy

Job Summary:

The DPT program at Simmons University is seeking applicants for a full-time Boston-based 12-month contract faculty position to begin on August 1, 2026. As a mission-driven institution, we invite applications from candidates who share our passion and commitment to empowering women and underrepresented minorities to thrive in their careers.

Primary Responsibilities

The faculty member will be able to teach courses in foundational patient/client management and handling, modalities, and/or assist in systems-based laboratory or tutorials with a preference toward inpatient expertise. Potential courses may include Concepts and Skills I and II, Frameworks for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy, and Frameworks for Neurological Physical Therapy I and II. The faculty member is expected to advise and mentor graduate students, participate in curriculum development, and actively serve the Simmons community. Additionally, as Assistant Director of Clinical Education, responsibilities would include coordinating integrated clinical experiences, supporting students on full-time clinical experiences, liaising with clinical partners, tracking student progress during clinical experiences, developing supervision or remediation plans as needed, and maintaining program documentation.

Qualifications

Simmons DPT program seeks candidates with a demonstrated commitment to professional, clinical, and academic excellence. Previous teaching at the graduate level is preferable; applicants seeking to begin a career in higher education should also consider this opportunity.

• A doctoral degree (DPT, PhD, EdD, ScD, etc.) in physical therapy or a related field is required;
• Active, unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in any United States jurisdiction;
• At least 5 years of clinical physical therapy practice with preferred experience as a Site Coordinator for Clinical Education (SCCE), or at a minimum as a Clinical Instructor (CI);
• Evidence of excellence in professional practice and a high potential for excellence in teaching and service;
• 3‐5 years of physical therapy teaching experience in an area of clinical or research expertise is preferred; and
• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the university community.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following electronically with their application: (1) a letter of application addressing teaching experiences, (2) teaching philosophy, course or content interests, and clinical/professional interests and expertise; and (3) curriculum vitae. Additional supporting materials to document excellence in teaching, such as course evaluations and syllabi of courses taught, are optional and welcome. Target hire date for initial start is August 1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and until the position is filled. For more information or questions, please contact PT Chairperson, Dr. Stacey Maquire at stacey.maguire@simmons.edu

Salary Range: $84,600-$103,400

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29, 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency and clear communication throughout the hiring process.

This is benefits eligible position.

Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills, equity, and external market benchmarks that help guide compensation decisions. Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, health benefits, and retirement savings offerings that can be seen here, as well as work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities. We are committed to offering a package that empowers individuals to thrive in their roles, contribute meaningfully, and lead with confidence.

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).