The Springfield College Department of Physical Therapy invites applications for a full-time, nine-month , tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level, ideally beginning in January 2026. Housed in the School of Health Sciences, the Department of Physical Therapy offers a 6.5-year dual-degree program leading to both a bachelor’s degree in health science/pre-physical therapy and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Using a collaborative and cooperative model, we are a faculty of academicians and clinicians who foster the acquisition of knowledge, values, and skills for exemplary professional practice. We develop innovative leadership and academic programs so that students, faculty, and consumers of physical therapy services may reach their fullest potential. Our service and scholarship reflect a commitment to the enrichment and promotion of the physical therapy profession and to our greater community.
In addition to physical therapy, the School of Health Sciences includes programs in physician assistant studies, occupational therapy, communication sciences and disorders, public health, gerontology, and health sciences. The School is housed in a spectacular new Health Sciences Center, featuring stellar facilities, including: an interprofessional simulation suite featuring all-new high-fidelity simulation and standardized participant programming; a maker space enabling a vast array of creative projects supporting health and wellness; an activities of daily living suite to promote real-life applications of rehabilitation and emergency medical practices; a sunlit human donor anatomy lab; classrooms, conference rooms, and several laboratories (including a data visualization lab) – all with state-of-the art technology.
Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees attained, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Comprehensive compensation details, including any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.Primary responsibilities include teaching clinical and foundational science course work in our Doctor of Physical Therapy program and other graduate health science programs. Additional responsibilities include scholarly activity, student advisement and mentorship, and service to the School and College.Candidates are required to hold an earned academic doctorate (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc) in a relevant field (e.g., physical therapy, anatomy, neuroscience, biomechanics, exercise science). If a physical therapist, the applicant must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Massachusetts. Prior teaching experience, an American Board of Physical Therapy Specialist (ABPTS) designation , a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience, and a record of scholarship are preferred.
Applicants must submit a letter of intent, current curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references. Application reviews are ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.
