ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - PHYSICAL THERAPY

Staff and Faculty • Ithaca, NY

77d • $74,000 - $79,000

About The Position

The Department of Physical Therapy at Ithaca College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible faculty member at the rank of assistant professor, with coursework beginning August 2026. Join one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious physical therapy programs with a distinguished 77-year history. Our program maintains one of New York State's highest NPTE licensure pass rates and ranks in the top 25% nationally. We seek a dedicated educator who is committed to excellence in physical therapy education. The successful candidate will develop and implement DPT-level curriculum using active learning strategies that foster an inclusive classroom environment. This role offers opportunities for clinical teaching, clinically focused scholarship, student mentoring through our on-campus clinic, academic advising, and meaningful service contributions.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted physical therapy license in any U.S. jurisdiction and Physical therapy licensure in New York State by appointment date.
• Terminal degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) in related field or completion of an ABPTRFE-accredited non-clinical residency program.
• Commitment to excellence in physical therapy education.
• Evidence of scholarly promise with a developed or emerging research agenda.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in musculoskeletal/orthopedics and/or evidence-based practice.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience.
• Possession of ABPTS Board certification.
• Teaching experience in academic or residency/fellowship settings.
• History of scholarly publications/presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement DPT-level curriculum using active learning strategies.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment.
• Engage in clinical teaching and clinically focused scholarship.
• Mentor students through the on-campus clinic.
• Provide academic advising.
• Contribute to meaningful service within the department and college.

Benefits

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities including a human anatomy cadaver lab, movement analysis lab, and healthcare simulation lab.
• Opportunities for interprofessional education and collaborative practice.
• One-on-one mentoring to support integration into the curriculum.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree