Assistant Professor Physical Therapy Position Available In Hampden, Massachusetts

Assistant Professor Physical Therapy

Category:

Faculty

Department:

Physical Therapy

Locations:

Springfield, MA

Posted:

Jun 18, 2025

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

189390

About American International College:

American International College is a private, coeducational institution of higher education located on a 88+ acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The campus has 42 buildings on two sites approximately 1/2 mile apart. Included in the inventory of buildings are student residences for a resident population of 900 students. Founded in 1885, the College has approximately 2200 graduate and undergraduate students. AIC offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through the Schools of Business, Arts and Sciences; Health Sciences; and Education. The mission of the College is to transform student lives through career focused learning, with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, a commitment to serving the community, and a high level of involvement in the global economy.
AIC strives to create a diverse and inclusive campus community that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. We are an EEO employer and we welcome applications from individuals for positions where they are underrepresented.

Job Description:

Teach up to 36 credits per year as assigned by chair/director or dean.
Advise students in the program as assigned by the chair/director and/or dean.
Engage in scholarly activities appropriate to one’s discipline, teaching responsibilities, and other academic responsibilities
Conduct clinical education site visits as assigned by chair/director
Participate, in accordance with departmental and college needs, in the ongoing and continuous implementation of assessment of student learning outcomes and academic improvement activities in the areas of General Education and the academic major; attend the AIC assessment workshops
Engage in service to the department, School, and College through committee membership.
Attends required convocations, meetings, commencement, academic awards ceremonies, and workshops and be available to participate in activities that promote the College in a positive manner both on and off campus.
Assists with Student Success and Admissions functions as they relate to departmental programs.
Participate in professional development activities related to one’s faculty role.
Engage and interact with students in positive ways, such as by guiding student research projects, by serving as the advisor to student clubs and organizations, or by mentoring students in other scholarly activities
Attend scheduled general faculty, school faculty, and departmental faculty meetings; attend Town meetings and Faculty Assembly meetings
Maintain a minimum of four scheduled office hours weekly to meet student needs and be available to meet with students at other times as needed.
Other duties as assigned by chair/director or dean.

Requirements:

Entry level degree in PT (DPT) with DPT or doctorate in related field.
Academic doctorate (e.g. PhD, EdD, ScD); ABD candidates will be considered.
At least 1-2 years of teaching experience at a college or university setting
Clinical expertise in orthopedic and or neuromuscular physical therapy, gait, orthotics and prosthetics.
At least five years of clinical experience
Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a physical therapist in the State of Massachusetts
Strong commitment to high quality instruction in a diverse, student-centered environment and the ability to work with students with various learning styles and backgrounds
Interest in active and collaborative learning and enthusiasm for working in an interprofessional setting
Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students, faculty, and staff
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Blackboard, and the use of instructional technology to teach traditional, hybrid or online courses as needed and serve as a resource for faculty using these tools.
Enthusiastic, committed teacher-scholar with demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship

Additional Information:

AIC reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
AIC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants should save and submit the following documents with the online application.
Brief cover letter
Current resume
Contact information for three professional references (one of which must be a current or prior supervisor)
Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled.
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