Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (Non-tenure), Department of Physical Therapy

Simmons College Company • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The DPT program at Simmons University is seeking applicants for a full-time Boston-based 12-month contract faculty position to begin on August 1st, 2026. As a mission-driven institution, we invite applications from candidates who share our passion and commitment to empowering women and underrepresented minorities to thrive in their careers. Simmons University, located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Founded 125 years ago for equality, Simmons was one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, the university continues to grow and evolve, offering Boston’s only women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. The university has recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that strengthen communities. Simmons also highlights its high-value education proposition, delivering greater ROI to students and fast-tracking them to career growth and success. The community believes in the mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and communities, creating a dynamic workplace. Simmons is committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applications from all under-represented groups, aiming to develop more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum. The Physical Therapy education program at Simmons dates back over 50 years, employing a problem-based, self-directed learning approach using case studies to integrate science and clinical knowledge with psychosocial, ethical, and behavioral aspects of patient care. Faculty advance the field through research and create opportunities for students in knowledge-building and discovery. The program trains physical therapists to be influential members of interprofessional healthcare teams and to serve diverse patient populations and communities. The location in Boston’s Longwood Medical area offers dynamic student learning and professional training opportunities due to the presence of top hospitals and clinics. Students are prepared for various professional paths, including sports medicine, chronic pain, and emergent areas like regenerative medicine. Simmons faculty and staff are dedicated to empowering students to navigate, innovate, advocate, and collaborate in rapidly changing industries associated with mathematics, technology, science, and health professions. Faculty are leaders in their fields, serving as personal mentors and guides, dedicated to helping students master knowledge and fundamentals for practice through in-depth discussion and hands-on learning in modern labs and facilities. Many faculty engage in collaborative research with R1 institutions and medical/research labs in the Longwood Medical Area and greater Boston.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in physical therapy (DPT) or a related field is required.
• Active, unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in any United States jurisdiction.
• Evidence of excellence in professional practice.
• At least 5 years of applicable clinical experience for Assistant Professor of Practice.
• At least 10 years of applicable clinical experience for Associate Professor of Practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the university community.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching at the graduate level is preferable.
• Applicants seeking to begin a career in higher education should also consider this opportunity.
• A terminal academic doctorate (PhD, EdD, ScD, etc.) is preferred.
• ABPTS specialty certification is desirable.
• Physical therapy teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in line with research and clinical expertise, with desirable areas including neurological physical therapy, therapeutic modalities, orthotics and prosthetics, and/or assist in systems-based laboratory or tutorials with a preference toward inpatient expertise.
• Advise and mentor graduate students.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Actively serve the Simmons community.

Benefits

• This is benefits eligible position.
• health benefits
• retirement savings offerings
• work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree