Assistant Professor or Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Job Summary: The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at Marist University is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a core faculty member. Academic rank, salary, and tenure-track availability are determined based upon applicant qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will join 8 full-time, highly dynamic, and collaborative faculty committed to developing the next generation of physical therapists by upholding the highest standards of excellence in physical therapy education. This full-time 12-month position requires teaching, service, scholarship, and advising students. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated teaching and/or clinical expertise in the integumentary system, clinical medicine, and/or research methods. Other teaching responsibilities will depend on areas of clinical and academic proficiency. This position will also serve as the Doctoral Project Coordinator for the DPT program, providing oversight of all doctoral project activities. Minimum Qualifications: Clinical or academic doctorate Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in higher education Demonstrated effective communication and collaborative skills in a team-oriented environment Essential Functions: Teach didactic courses in the content areas of the integumentary system, clinical medicine, and research methods. Coordinate with faculty mentors and students on all doctoral projects. Assist with student advising and professional mentoring. Participate in scholarly activities, including collaborations across academic programs. Preferred Qualifications: Academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, etc.) or DPT with ABPTS certification Current, unrestricted physical therapy license in New York or eligibility to obtain a license in New York prior to hire Established research agenda 5 years of experience teaching in a higher education setting Required Application Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References Benefits: The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following: Unlimited paid sick time. 14+ paid holidays per year. Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD). Life insurance. Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation. 403(b) defined contribution plan: First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%. University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years. Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter. Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University. 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution. Tuition Benefits: Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26. University pays 100% tuition only. Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution. *Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University. About the Department/School: The Marist University DPT program is housed within the School of Science and the Allied Health building. The program provides a collaborative and innovative environment dedicated to excellence in health professions education. The CAPTE-accredited DPT program is a rigorous, full-time 32-month doctoral program that values its small cohort size, which allows the combination of comprehensive classroom and laboratory instruction with extensive clinical education experiences, preparing graduates for successful careers as physical therapists. Students benefit from mentorship by highly skilled faculty whose expertise spans orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, geriatric, sports, and cardiopulmonary physical therapy, as well as clinical research, leadership, and interprofessional practice. Consistent with the mission of the school and program, the DPT program emphasizes evidence-based practice, ethical patient care, critical inquiry, advocacy, and service, empowering graduates to become autonomous movement specialists and leaders who optimize health and function across the lifespan in local and global communities. The Marist DPT program and the School of Science are committed to advancing an inclusive climate. About Marist University: Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about Type of Position: Full-time Classification: Faculty (Full-Time) Months per Year: 12 Work Schedule: Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/school activities, scholarship/professional development and other activities as needed. Location: Marist University Main Campus Number of Position Openings: 1 Equal Employment Statement: Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups. Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.