"Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor 12 Months, Department of Physical Therapy, Fall 2026"

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor 12 Months, Department of Physical Therapy, Fall 2026

Company: Kean University

Job Location: Union, 07083

Category: Physical Therapy

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: R3960

This position is a twelve-month, full-time, clinical tenure-track assignment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, effective September 1, 2026.

All tenure-track faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and an on-going program of research and publication or creative and performance activity. Participation in curriculum development, student advisement and service at the departmental, college, university and community level is required. Proficiency in a Learning Management System is also required, consistent with University guidelines.

Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Professions and Human Services

Physical Therapy - 12 month clinical tenure-track faculty member to perform academic and assessment support with teaching in content areas including, but not limited to: foundational sciences, the musculoskeletal system, the cardiopulmonary system, the neurological system, clinical education and practice management, ethics/interprofessional/psychosocial, research, modalities, and/or pediatrics. Candidates with expertise in specialty areas of physical therapist practice will be considered. Faculty must have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in team-taught courses.

Qualifications - Doctorate degree in a health-related field, a minimum of two years of teaching experience in an accredited physical therapy education program and a minimum of three years of experience in physical therapist clinical practice is required. Candidates must be licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of New Jersey or be license-eligible in the State of New Jersey. ABPTS certification and experience in inpatient or post-acute care management across the continuum of care for patients with complex medical conditions is preferred.

Candidates must have an established and active independent research record that supports publication in peer reviewed journals or publication venues appropriate for the discipline and a strong agenda for future research. ABD candidates will be considered with degree completion by September 1, 2026.

Application and Position Information

Please submit a cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Official transcripts are required before appointment.

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is $100,885.14 - $120,294.96. Faculty rank is considered when making an offer. Salaries for internal applicants who are aligned under a collective bargaining unit will be determined in accordance with contractual guidelines. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website.