Distinguished Professor (Preferred) / Associate or Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Husson University’s School of Physical therapy invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Professor position in the School of Physical Therapy to begin August 2026. The preferred candidate will have the professional experience and scholarly record that supports appointment as a Distinguished Professor. This position recognizes substantial achievement in research, teaching, and professional leadership. Candidates with less experience may apply at the associate/assistant level. Primary program teaching needs are in motor control, motor learning, and pediatrics, although applicants with expertise in biomechanics, kinesiology, neuroscience, orthopedics or other movement science areas will also be considered.

The Distinguished Professor will play a key leadership role in advancing the academic mission of the school of Physical Therapy and the College of Health by mentoring faculty involved in research and strengthening interdisciplinary research and clinical collaborations across the institution and community.

The successful candidate will contribute to a program grounded in experiential, student-centered learning and committed to preparing practice-ready, ethically grounded physical therapists. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, maintain an active scholarly agenda, and participate in service at the program, school, and university levels. The ideal candidate will be eligible for PT licensure in Maine; individuals who are not physical therapists may be considered when their academic background aligns with program and institutional needs.

Husson University is a private institution of approximately 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students located in Bangor, Maine. The University is dedicated to offering premier professional programs designed to maximize experiential learning and student success.

The primary responsibilities of this position include teaching graduate-level courses in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in areas aligned with the candidate’s expertise and the curricular needs of the program

As a Distinguished Professor the candidate would

• Maintain a nationally recognized program of scholarly activity, including externally funded research.
• Mentorfaculty research throughout the College of Health
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the department through interdisciplinary collaboration, program development, and external engagement

All faculty members are expected to engage fully in teaching, advising, scholarship, and service. Faculty members are also expected to maintain currency in their discipline and support the program’s professional development activities for students.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office), skills with specialized educational software preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Organizational skills to enhance responsiveness to regional and specialized accreditation and program demands/deadlines.
• Administrative skills, including word processing, scheduling, event planning, and data entry/monitoring.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education:
Eligibility for licensure as a PT in Maine required.Earned academic doctorate (PhD. EdD, DSc) or board-certified clinical specialty certifications preferred.
Advanced training or experience with neurological rehabilitation is preferred.

Experience:
Minimum of three years of clinical experience OR
Minimum of three years of documented college/university-level teaching required
Demonstrated area of clinical, academic, and/or scholarship expertise required

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:
Effective teaching, organizational and communication skills, and instructional technology skills are required.
Experience with distance education and web-based education desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job and are consistent with Husson University Physical Therapy Essential Functions Policy. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands and fingers. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

SAFETY STANDARD:

Each employee shall use care in the performance of his/her duties and act in a manner that will assure maximum safety to themselves, fellow employees, and the public. All unsafe conditions, accidents, and injuries shall be reported immediately to the supervisor.

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