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

The Assistant Professor of Practice/Assistant Director of Clinical Education, Physical Therapy role at Simmons University involves teaching courses in physical therapy, advising and mentoring graduate students, participating in curriculum development, and serving as Assistant Director of Clinical Education. The position requires a doctoral degree in physical therapy or a related field, an active, unrestricted license to practice physical therapy, and at least 5 years of clinical physical therapy practice. The university seeks candidates with a demonstrated commitment to professional, clinical, and academic excellence.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree (DPT, PhD, EdD, ScD, etc.) in physical therapy or a related field
• 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
• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the university community

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Health benefits
• Remote work opportunities
• Flexible hours