Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor 12 Months, Department of Physical Therapy, Fall 2027

Kean University•Union, NJ

About The Position

Kean University invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month clinical tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Professions and Human Services, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The position is for the 2027–2028 academic year and begins September 1, 2027. The faculty member will provide academic and assessment support and teach physical therapy content that may include pediatrics, clinical education, practice management, musculoskeletal care, neurology, cardiopulmonary care, research, foundational sciences, modalities, and cultural competence. Candidates with expertise in specialty areas of physical therapist practice will be considered. The successful candidate must be able to collaborate with colleagues in team-taught courses and teach other departmental courses as needed. Kean tenure-track faculty are expected to demonstrate teaching excellence and maintain an ongoing program of research and publication or other discipline-appropriate scholarly activity. Faculty also participate in curriculum development, student advisement, and service at the departmental, college, university, and community levels. Proficiency in a Learning Management System is required, consistent with University guidelines. Employment may require work at any of Kean’s New Jersey campuses or affiliated work sites, with assignments based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned online classes for Kean Global. Teaching assignments may include daytime, evening, and weekend courses; evening hours are required based on departmental teaching needs and for most graduate course assignments.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in a health-related field; ABD candidates will be considered if the degree is completed by September 1, 2027.
At least two years of teaching experience in an accredited physical therapy education program.
At least three years of physical therapist clinical practice experience.
Licensed to practice physical therapy in New Jersey or eligible for New Jersey licensure.
Established and active independent research record supporting publication in peer-reviewed journals or publication venues appropriate for the discipline, and a strong future research agenda.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues in team-taught courses.
Proficiency in a Learning Management System, consistent with University guidelines.

Nice To Haves

ABPTS certification is preferred but not required.
Expertise in a specialty area of physical therapist practice.

Responsibilities

Provide academic and assessment support in the Department of Physical Therapy.
Teach physical therapy content, including areas such as pediatrics, clinical education, practice management, musculoskeletal care, neurology, cardiopulmonary care, research, foundational sciences, modalities, and cultural competence.
Collaborate with colleagues in team-taught courses.
Teach additional departmental courses as needed, including foundational sciences; physical therapy management of the cardiopulmonary, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems; research; modalities; clinical education; practice management; ethics, interprofessional, and psychosocial topics; and human growth and development.
Demonstrate teaching excellence and maintain an ongoing program of research and publication or other discipline-appropriate scholarly activity.
Participate in curriculum development and student advisement.
Provide service at the departmental, college, university, and community levels.
Use a Learning Management System in accordance with University guidelines.