Assistant or Associate Professor Neurologic Physical Therapy Faculty

New York Medical College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Medical College, within the SHSP, invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in Neurologic Physical Therapy. The candidate will teach neurologic content in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and engage in scholarly activity.

Ideal applicants will mentor students, participate in CAPTE accreditation work, and collaborate with NYMC clinical partners and other departments, contributing to high-quality education and clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Contemporary expertise in neurologic physical therapy with proven teaching and evaluation in a DPT program.
• Preferred terminal degree (PhD/EdD/Dr.Ph./ScD) or clinical doctorate with scholarly emphasis.
• Evidence of scholarly accomplishments and capacity to establish a scholarly agenda.

Responsibilities

• Teach, coordinate, and assess lecture, laboratory, and other learning activities in neurological physical therapy and related DPT content.
• Develop and update course materials, exams, practical assessments, and learning experiences using contemporary evidence and inclusive teaching methods.
• Advise and mentor DPT students, supporting clinical reasoning, professional development, and academic progression.

Skills

Neurologic rehabilitation

Teaching/education

Mentoring

Scholarly activity

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

PhD/EdD/Dr.Ph./ScD preferred

ABPTS NCS preferred

Job description

Job Title Assistant / Associate Professor — Neurologic Physical Therapy Faculty
Department New York Medical College | School of Health Sciences and Practice |
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences: Physical Therapy Division
Reports To Rehabilitation Chair & Physical Therapy Division Chief
Department /
Program Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program

Position Overview

The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences: Physical Therapy Division, in the School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP) at New York Medical College (NYMC) invites applications for a full time faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and institutional appointment criteria.

We follow a curriculum-based faculty team in our Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. We are searching for a physical therapist with expertise in neurologic rehabilitation, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to excellence in entry-level doctoral physical therapy education. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the neurologic content in addition to other curricular responsibilities as a secondary faculty instructor. Other commitments in our physical therapy division include student mentorship, scholarly activity, faculty, professional, and institutional service, and assistance with current CAPTE accreditation-related activities. Interdisciplinary teaching and research collaborations across NYMC and other Academic or Clinical Institutions will be supported and encouraged.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions*)

• Teach, coordinate, and assess assigned lecture, laboratory, and other learning activities in neurological physical therapy and related DPT curricular content.
• Develop and update course materials, examinations, practical assessments, and learning experiences using contemporary evidence, inclusive teaching methods, and sound educational assessment practices.
• Advise and mentor DPT students, including support for clinical reasoning, professional development, and academic progression as assigned.
• Develop and maintain a defined, ongoing scholarly agenda consistent with institutional expectations and faculty rank, contributing to physical therapy education, clinical practice, or rehabilitation science through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, research, educational scholarship, or other recognized scholarly activities.
• Participate in DPT program governance, curriculum review, outcomes assessment, continuous quality improvement, and preparation of documentation supporting CAPTE accreditation compliance.
• Provide institutional, professional, and community service and collaborate with faculty, clinical partners, and other stakeholders as appropriate.

*Essential functions describe expected outcomes and responsibilities, not a required method for performing them. Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Educational Requirements

• Contemporary expertise in neurologic physical therapy together with demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and evaluation of student learning in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
• Preferred ABPTS: Board-certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) Certification; and/or evidence of advanced neurologic physical therapy knowledge and expertise.
• Preferred Academic Terminal Degree such as Ph.D., Ed.D., Dr.Ph., Sc.D or similar. However, candidates with a clinical doctorate and substantial expertise in neurologic physical therapy will also be considered.
• Evidence of scholarly accomplishments and capacity to establish a scholarly agenda in alignment with hiring faculty rank.
• Prior teaching experience will be highly valuable.

Job Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience, academic background, and clinical expertise in content area, between $110,000- 125,000. NYMC offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, retirement benefits and more. A full list can be found here: https://www.nymc.edu/departments/human-resources/

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Hold an active, unencumbered PT license in any United States jurisdiction that complies with the requirements set by the New York State Education Department: Office of the Professions.
• Preferred ABPTS: Board-certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) Certification
• Preferred Academic Terminal Degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., Dr.Ph., Sc.D)

Technical / Computer Skills

Ability to use learning-management systems, standard office and collaboration software, and instructional and assessment technologies; ability to learn institution-specific systems.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Physical:Teaching may involve classroom and laboratory instruction,
demonstrations, and use of standard rehabilitation teaching equipment,
with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Environmental:Primarily classroom, laboratory, office, and occasional clinical or community educational settings; activities may include local professional meetings or clinical-partner visits.

Relations with Others

Internal Contacts:DPT faculty, department chair and program leadership, students, SHSP administration, academic support services, and faculty in collaborating NYMC departments.
External Contacts:Clinical education partners, practicing physical therapists, professional
organizations, research collaborators, and community partners, as
applicable.

About NYMC

New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship, and professionalism.
New York Medical College (NYMC), one of the largest private health sciences colleges in the U.S.,
educates tomorrow’s health care professionals, scientists, advocates and leaders. A proud history of
inclusion is fundamental to the academic and practical experiences provided by schools located on
the Valhalla campus: NYMC School of Medicine, NYMC Graduate School of Basic Medical
Sciences, NYMC School of Health Sciences and Practice, the Touro College of Dental Medicine at
NYMC and well as Touro College School of Health Sciences’ nursing program at NYMC.