About the Department
Husson University’s College of Health invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy to begin August 2026. The ideal candidate will have academic preparation and professional experience that support teaching in Husson’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Primary program needs are in motor control and pediatrics, although applicants with expertise in orthopedics, biomechanics, kinesiology, neuroscience, or other movement science areas will also be considered.
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. Candidates should be eligible for PT licensure in Maine; individuals who are not physical therapists may be considered when their academic background aligns with program needs.
Husson University is a private institution of approximately 3,100 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.
Position Duties
A faculty member’s responsibilities are detailed in the Faculty Handbook with primary focus on:
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. Faculty are expected to engage fully in teaching, advising, scholarship, and service. This position requires teaching 18 credits per academic year, participation in clinical education mid-affiliation evaluations, and contribution to program assessment and curriculum development. Faculty are also expected to maintain currency in their discipline and support the program’s professional development activities for students.
Essential functions:
- Teach assigned DPT courses using effective pedagogical strategies and assessment methods.
- Contribute to curriculum development, course refinement, and program assessment.
- Engage in scholarship and research activities appropriate to faculty rank and discipline.
- Advise and mentor approximately 30–40 DPT students per year.
- Support student professional development, including advising one student professional development group annually.
- Participate in Clinical Education I, II, and III mid-affiliation evaluations.
- Serve on School, College, and University committees as assigned.
- Participate in admissions events, recruitment activities, and community or professional outreach.
- Professionally represent Husson University in all teaching, scholarly, and service activities
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
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.
Other Qualifications
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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