Assistant/Associate Professor

Daemen University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings contribution

Tuition waiver for employees and dependents

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in New York seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor in the Physical Therapy Department. This full-time, tenure-track role emphasizes neuromuscular physical therapy expertise. The ideal candidate will hold an academic doctorate and specialty certification, with prior teaching experience preferred. Salary ranges from $85,000 to $90,000 per year along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a generous retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be eligible for PT licensure in New York State.
• Candidates near completion of their academic doctorate may be considered.
• DPT degree holders without an academic doctorate with advanced certifications may also apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in physical therapy and related fields.
• Academic advising and mentoring students.
• Participate in departmental and university-wide committees.

Skills

Expertise in neuromuscular physical therapy

Previous teaching experience

Evidence of scholarship

Education

Academic doctorate (PhD, EdD, DHSc) in physical therapy or related field

Advanced specialty certification (PCS, NCS, GCS)

Job description

Overview

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Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student-centered learning. The University emphasizes preparing students for professional life, civic engagement, and lifelong learning. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world. The mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in a diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation, and to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Within the Scott Bieler College of Health Professions, Daemen offers an entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program. The DPT curriculum is a 6-year, 3+3 program. Students may apply to the Bachelor of Science in Natural Science/DPT program as freshmen or transfers. Students already possessing a baccalaureate degree may apply directly to the professional phase of the curriculum. The Physical Therapy Department is comprised of 12 core faculty members engaged in clinical, service, and scholarly activities with a common goal of providing an outstanding educational experience for our students. Programs and activities are available to mentor junior faculty in pedagogy and scholarship. External clinical practice opportunities exist locally across all clinical practice settings. Daemen University provides a dynamic academic environment that fosters strong collaborative and inter-professional efforts within the University and local medical community. Our Scott Bieler College of Health Professions building provides state-of-the-art lecture and laboratory facilities dedicated for our PT students in all clinical practice settings. In Fall 2020, we opened the Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation and just recently expanded the footprint to include a simulated ICU hospital room that includes a high-fidelity manikin and 10 point-of-care ultrasound units. Standardized patients are also regularly utilized across numerous courses in our curriculum. In the spring of 2025, we opened a state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility - the Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology (IMIT) - that will offer access to leading robotic devices and assistive technology to restore motion and function following a range of injuries and illnesses. This center will become Western New York's most comprehensive advanced rehabilitation facility of its kind in the region.

Required Qualifications

Daemen University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position in the Physical Therapy Department starting on 02 September 2025. The preferred candidate for this position would have expertise in neuromuscular physical therapy. In addition, the preferred candidate will have completed their academic doctorate (e.g., PhD, EdD, DHSc) in physical therapy or a related field, hold an advanced specialty certification (e.g., PCS, NCS, GCS) and be eligible for PT licensure in New York State. Candidates may be considered if they are near completion of their academic doctorate. Candidates without an academic doctorate who have a DPT degree and advanced specialty certification (as noted above) may also be considered. Previous teaching experience and evidence of scholarship are strongly preferred. Contingent upon expertise and interest, additional teaching opportunities may include neurobiology and prosthetics/orthotics, as well as mentoring students in patient care experiences on-campus and in clinical research. Non-teaching responsibilities would include student academic advising, participating in departmental and university-wide committees, clinical practice, and ongoing scholarly productivity within a related field. Opportunities for internal funding to establish and strengthen research projects are available on a competitive basis.

Application Materials

Applications should include a cover letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, and three references with contact information.

More information is available at the department website: http://www.daemen.edu/academics/areas-study/physical-therapy

Salary and Benefits

Salary: 85,000 to 90,000 per year

Total Compensation

Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes:

• Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan
• Dental insurance through the Guardian network
• Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans
• An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%
• Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000
• Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions
• Generous time off for administrative and staff employees

Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster vaccine.