Assistant or Associate Professor - Department of Physical Therapy (DPT)

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Physical Therapy at Hunter College, The City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for tenure track faculty position (Assistant or Associate) to begin in August 2026. Expertise and specialization in adult neurologic physical therapy preferred.

Join this dynamic, inclusive, student-centered Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in the heart of Manhattan. The Department enjoys research, teaching collaborations, and clinical affiliations with major medical centers throughout the tristate and metropolitan area.

The program has brand-new dedicated classroom/laboratory space, private faculty offices, a Movement Analysis Lab with state-of-the-art technology including Vicon TM motion tracking system, Zeno TM walkway system, AMTI TM portable and fixed force plates, and all the technology and support to meet individual teaching and research needs. Faculty have access to the New York Simulation Center for the Health Sciences (NYSIM) and inter-professional teaching opportunities across CUNY campuses.

This tenure-track faculty line is eligible for tenure after 7 years of successful re-appointments with a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to the department, college and the profession.

About the Hunter College Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

The DPT Program is part of the Hunter College School of Health Professions, located in a newly renovated space at the main campus on the upper east side of Manhattan.

The department covers faculty expenses for:

• APTA and academy memberships
• Professional conference registration, travel and lodging
• Continuing education
• Teaching technology
• Research equipment unique to your scholarly activities

All faculty proudly engage in active clinical practice and are allowed up to 7.5 hours per week for clinical practice or other related activities. Given the 9-month appointment, faculty enjoy summers off to engage in scholarly activities, paid adjunct teaching, and personal time off.

About Hunter College

Hunter College, located in the heart of Manhattan, is the largest college in the City University of New York. Founded in 1870, it is also one of the oldest public colleges in the country. More than 23,000 students currently attend Hunter, pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 areas of study. For more than 140 years, Hunter College has provided educational opportunities for women and minorities, and today, students from every walk of life and every corner of the world. The success of Hunter students is largely due to the dedication and expertise of the Hunter faculty. With more than 1,800 full- and part-time members, the faculty is virtually unparalleled in its breadth of scholarship and artistic achievement. Many of the nation's top scholars are drawn to Hunter by its diverse and uniquely engaged student body, by the abundance of academic resources in New York, and by ever-growing opportunities for teaching and research. At Hunter, they receive prestigious national grants, contribute to the world's leading academic journals, and play major roles in cutting-edge research. They are fighting cancer, formulating public policy, enhancing our culture, advancing technology, and more. Members of the Hunter faculty are exceptional mentors, advisers, lecturers and seminar leaders. By placing a high priority on the classroom, and by providing opportunities for undergraduates and graduate students to participate in their research, members of the faculty are passing their skills and knowledge on to the next generation of scientists, public servants, artists, nurses, social workers, health care professionals, professors, and engaged citizens of the world. Hunter College is committed to active engagement with students and the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work.

QUALIFICATIONS

For Assistant or Associate:

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Required Qualifications:

• Expertise in adult neurological physical therapy
• At least 5 years of clinical experience in adult neurologic physical therapy
• Teaching experience in Physical Therapy
• Active PT license in the US, at the time of hire, and eligibility for licensure in New York State

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
• PhD, EdD, DSc or equivalent
• A record of scholarly activity and an established research agenda
• History of active participation in the American Physical Therapy Association and other professional leadership experiences

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with experience. Assistant Professor up to $109,025 or Associate Professor up to $129,041 as per the PSC contract.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. The DPT faculty are committed to ongoing faculty professional development and are engaged in faculty mentorship and support for research, scholarship, and publication.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions.

To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 31299 .

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

The application will require your curriculum vitae with scholarly and clinical experience, a cover letter, personal statement, and contact information for 3 references.

Please note that the required materials should be uploaded as ONE document in .doc,.docx, .pdf, or text format under CV/ Resume. (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.).

Questions about this job posting may be directed to:

Nicki Silberman, PT, DPT, PhD ( nicki.silberman@hunter.cuny.edu ) or

Jaya Rachwani, PT, MS, PhD, ( jaya.rachwani@hunter.cuny.edu )

CLOSING DATE

The position will be open until filled with review to begin12/11/2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 31299

Location: Hunter College

Job Type: Full-Time

About CUNY Hunter College

Hunter College, located in the heart of Manhattan, is the largest college in the City University of New York (CUNY) system, one of the oldest public colleges in America, and a national leader in urban public education. More than 23,000 students currently attend Hunter, pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 programs of study. Graduates of Hunter's nationally-renowned professional schools (the School of Education, the Silberman School of Social Work, and the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing) become the teachers, social workers, nurses and health care professionals who dedicate their lives to serving New York City and the nation. They are the embodiment of the Hunter College motto: Mihi Cura Futuri – "the Care of the Future is Mine". With the myriad opportunities found in New York City, and world-renowned faculty to guide them, Hunter's students embark upon their bright and illustrious futures and begin to achieve their version of the American Dream!

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