Assistant Associate Clinical Professor Department of Physical Therapy, Movement, and Rehabilitation Sciences

About the Opportunity

About Northeastern

Founded in 1898 Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students faculty alumni and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline degree and campus.

Our locationsinBoston;ArlingtonCharlotte North Carolina;Miami;London; Portland Maine;Oakland;San Francisco; Seattle; Silicon Valley; Toronto; Vancouver;and the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahantare nodes in our growing global university system. Through this network we expand opportunities for flexible student-centered learning and collaborative solutions-focused research.

Northeasternscomprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of on-campus and onlineformatslead to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these we offer more than195multi-disciplinemajors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers.

TheBouvéCollege of Health Sciences has over 250 faculty members with approximately 2000 undergraduate and 2400 graduate students. It is the leading national model for education and research in the health psychosocial and biomedical sciences and supports the Universitys mission of educating students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment and creating and translating knowledge to meet global and societal needs.

The Department of Physical Therapy Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences at Northeastern University prepares the next generation of rehabilitation professionals through innovative evidence-based programs. Our faculty and students engage in cutting-edge research exploring human movement neurological rehabilitation and health promotion. We emphasize hands-on clinical experiences and interdisciplinary collaboration in Bostons vibrant medical community. Our graduates are equipped to address complex rehabilitation challenges and advance clinical practice. Join a department committed to excellence in education research and improving patient outcomes.

About the Opportunity

We invite applications for two 52-weeknon-tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate rank withinthe Doctor of Physical Therapy program. These faculty membershave the opportunity to work closely with aninterdisciplinaryteamof professionals throughout the School andUniversity andacrosstheNortheastern University Global expertise includes pediatrics and/or motor control for one position and in sports rehabilitation for the other position. A strong candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach appropriate handling techniques facilitation strategies and clinical reasoning for movement analysis and intervention selection.

New faculty will be mentored by leadership and senior faculty for career advancement and professional addition a strong and effective faculty development strategy is part of the Northeastern institutional mission. The ADVANCE Office of Faculty Development office works in conjunction with the Office of Research Development (ORD) the Office of Belonging at Northeastern Office the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Research (CATLR) and University Decision Support (UDS) to provide programs and training to further develop and support a thriving faculty.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the 52-weekpositionwill include teaching courses within the Department of Physical Therapy Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and the Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences masters program. Overall these individuals are expected to developcurriculummaterialsengagein scholarship offer continuing education andparticipatein departmental collegeuniversity and professional service. The ideal candidate must haveexpertisein or a demonstrated commitment to working with global student populations.

Foster external relationships that are beneficial to the program and/or that inform program development including with professional associations clinical placements guest lecturers industry leaders or program advisory board members alums potential donors and partner institutions for prospective applicants to the program.

Additionally will represent the program at department collegeand university events that relate to the viability and success of the programsuch as open houses convocation commencementand faculty meetings.

Qualifications

A successful applicantmust havethe followingqualifications:

• Hold an activeor able to obtain anunrestricted PT license in the state of Massachusetts.

• Hold or have advanced enrollment in aterminal degree program (PhD EdD ScD etc.)

• Holding one of the following ABPTS certifications is preferred: (a) Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS) (b) Neurologic Certified Specialist (NCS) or (c) Sports Certified Specialist (SCS).

• Engagement in scholarship related to areas of clinical expertise or education is preferred

• Appointment at Associate Rank requires a minimum of three years of experiencein highereducation teaching is preferred and evidence of scholarship agenda including peer-reviewed publications.

Additional Information

Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculumvitaethat includes a list of publications statements addressing theprompts below and the names of at least three references. Applications will be reviewed beginning of January 2026.

Successful faculty at Northeastern are dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence and a commitment tofostering belonging in the university community.Thus strong candidates for this faculty position will have the expertise knowledge and skills to build their research pedagogy and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your expertise knowledge and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with written statements addressing the following prompts:

Research statement:

Please describe the focus of your research including the questions you have identified the funding you have received to support the work (if applicable) the results you have discovered and the products of these efforts. Highlight any cross-disciplinary research efforts you have undertaken. Please also describe any research you have undertaken with students and/or with the external community. Finally please outline the research directions you foresee pursuing in the BouvéCollege of Health Sciences any cross-disciplinary and collaborative aspects and the strategies you will take to address each direction.

Teaching statement:

Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences your pedagogical philosophy your plans/goals for teaching in the BouvéCollege of Health Sciences (including existing and proposed courses) and your strategies for teaching and mentoring global student populations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Position Type

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:

With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.