Part-Time Faculty, Physical Therapy

Job Details

Position Title:
Part-Time Faculty, Physical Therapy

Department/School:
School of Science

Salary/Pay Rate:
$1,270 per 1 credit with upward adjustment for years of service at Marist University. Pay may vary depending on credits pertaining to online, graduate, music, or lab courses.

Job Summary:
The School of Science invites applications for a Part-Time Faculty position within the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. This position will focus on teaching coursework related to the area of Clinical Neuroscience, however opportunities to teach multiple/additional courses may become available. The successful candidate will join a school characterized by a strong sense of community in which students are the central focus and faculty who are both accessible and approachable.

PHTH 607N - Clinical Neuroscience
4 Credits
This course serves as an introduction to normal and pathological development and function of the nervous system throughout the lifespan. It serves to familiarize the student with neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, basic neuroscience and evidence-based practice literature. Emphasis is placed on the application of neuroscience in regards to sensation, movement, motor learning, perception and cognition as typically seen in physical therapy practice. Nervous system components including the spinal cord, brainstem, cerebrum and the auditory, visual and vestibular systems are reviewed. In lab activities, an introduction to the neurological assessment is integrated with clinical cases to provide practical, patient-oriented application of the course material.

Minimum Qualifications:

• DPT degree or advanced master’s degree in physical therapy or related field with ABPTS certification in Neurology
• Clinical experience working with the adult neurologic patient population.
• License to practice Physical Therapy in New York.
• Candidate should possess a strong interest in DPT education, commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, and working collaboratively with others

Essential Functions:

• Provide on-ground, in-person instruction at the Poughkeepsie campus during standard daytime class hours.
• Develop and deliver engaging lectures, discussions, and hands-on learning experiences in neurological and limb loss rehabilitation.
• Assess student progress through examinations, case studies, and project-based learning.
• Stay current with the latest research in limb loss and neurological physical therapy and integrate findings into course material.
• Collaborate with faculty and program leadership to enhance the curriculum.

Required Application Documents:
Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

About the Department/School:
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is located in the Allied Health building, a 58,000 square foot facility constructed in 2016 for both the graduate allied health professions and undergraduate science programs. The building includes a Physical Therapy Lab (2060 sq. ft.), Movement Analysis Lab, an Anatomy Lab, and two designated classrooms for the DPT program. The DPT program consists of 32 months of didactic and clinical work designed to create graduates that are thoroughly prepared for the successful careers ahead of them. With small class and lab sizes and an overall 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, students receive personalized attention from our expert faculty.

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

Classification:
Faculty (Part-Time)

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:
Multiple