Assistant or Associate Professor - Department of Physical Therapy; DPT), Brookdale Campus

Assistant or Associate Professor - Department of Physical Therapy (DPT), Brookdale Campus

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Hunter College

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Physical Therapy at Hunter College, The City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position (Assistant or Associate) to begin in August 2026. Expertise and specialization in adult neurologic physical therapy is preferred.

Join this dynamic, inclusive, student-centered Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in Manhattan. The Department maintains research, teaching collaborations, and clinical affiliations with major medical centers across the tristate and metropolitan area.

The program has brand-new dedicated classroom/laboratory space, private faculty offices, a Movement Analysis Lab with state-of-the-art technology including Vicon motion tracking system, Zeno walkway, AMTI force plates, and access to NYSIM for inter-professional teaching opportunities across CUNY campuses.

This tenure-track faculty line is eligible for tenure after 7 years of successful re-appointments with a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to the department, college, and profession.

The DPT Program is part of the Hunter College School of Health Professions, located in a newly renovated space at the main campus on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

The department covers faculty expenses for:

• APTA and academy memberships
• Professional conference registration, travel and lodging
• Continuing education
• Teaching technology
• Research equipment unique to your scholarly activities

All faculty engage in active clinical practice and are allowed up to 7.5 hours per week for clinical practice or related activities. Given the 9-month appointment, faculty enjoy summers off for scholarly activities, paid adjunct teaching, and personal time off.

Hunter College, located in Manhattan, is the largest college in CUNY. Founded in 1870, it serves more than 23,000 students in over 170 areas of study. The faculty comprises more than 1,800 members. Hunter College is committed to equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work.

For Assistant or Associate:
Ph.D. or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Required Qualifications:

• Expertise in adult neurological physical therapy
• At least 5 years of clinical experience in adult neurologic physical therapy in the US
• Teaching experience at an accredited Physical Therapy program in the US
• Active PT license in the US and eligibility for licensure in New York State

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
• PhD, EdD, DSc or equivalent
• A record of scholarly activity and an established research agenda

History of active participation in the American Physical Therapy Association and other professional leadership experiences

Salary Scale for the Assistant Professor title: $57,252 - $109,025

Salary Scale for the Associate Professor title: $73,249 - $129,041

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. The DPT faculty are committed to ongoing faculty professional development and mentorship for research, scholarship, and publication.

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal and following the CUNY First Job System Instructions. New users should follow the instructions to set up an account and click on “Apply Now”. To search for this vacancy, search by Job  # 31299. The application will require your curriculum vitae with scholarly and clinical experience, a cover letter, personal statement, and contact information for 3 references.

Please upload materials as one document in .doc, .docx, .pdf, or text format under CV/ Resume.

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The position will be open until filled with review to begin 12/11/2025

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CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.