Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Posting Number F00813

Position Type Faculty - Tenure Track

Unionized Position Code AAUP

Hours / Schedule Standard campus business hours : 8 : 00am -5 : 00pm Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Campus Main Campus, Utica NY

Date Position Available 08 / 01 / 2026

Posted Salary $75,000-$80,000 / year

FLSA Status Exempt

Benefits Eligible Yes

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Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Position Summary : The Department of Physical Therapy at Utica University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible Assistant Professor faculty position in the on-campus, entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. This is a 10-month appointment with an opportunity to expand responsibility for a leadership role as Department Chair. The target start date is August 1, 2026.

Location Utica, NY

Application Deadline

Full consideration by : 08 / 01 / 2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Major Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities :

• The candidate will primarily teach ground courses in the neuromuscular system curriculum. Courses are currently taught during the traditional fall and spring semesters.
• Based on departmental needs, the successful candidate may also teach in other content areas, including geriatrics, pediatrics, other systems (e.g., integumentary, genitourinary, etc.), and / or research. Additional teaching opportunities are available based on the candidate’s areas of interest.
• The candidate will conduct research and service appropriate for the program expectations and successful tenure review.
• As a DPT Program faculty member, the candidate will participate in advising undergraduate and graduate students, as well as providing professional mentoring.

Driving Responsibilities

Travel

Supervises

Education Required

Certification Required

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EEO / AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII , this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

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