Physical Therapy InstructorAssistant Professor
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Boston, NH - USA
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Job Summary
The Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health at Rehabilitation Sciences at the MGH Institute of Health Professions invites applications for a 12-month 1.0 FTE Instructor/Assistant Professor Faculty with primary responsibilities in clinical education. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the design and management of clinical education courses contributing to the development of students as clinicians in all domains of professional clinical practice and contributing to the development of clinical education faculty as clinical teachers mentors and practitioners. As a member of the physical therapy faculty there are also responsibilities related to advising scholarship and service.The position will also include clinical teaching in the Marjorie K. Ionta Physical Therapy Center for Clinical Education and Health Promotion. The PT Center is a pro bono center dedicated to clinical education that offers comprehensive services to individuals in the community who may not otherwise have access to physical therapy care or those whose insurance benefits have expired but still need continued therapy.
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ABOUT MGH INSTITUTE:
MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing Communication Sciences and Disorders Genetic CounselingOccupational TherapyPhysical Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years along with two new programs: Master of Health Administration in Leadership and Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals educators and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience the Institute grants doctoral and masters degrees awards certificates of advanced study and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.
MGH Institute of Health Professions is the only degree-granting affiliate inMass General Brigham (MGB) the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For. A leading health sciences educational institution MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.
POSITION:
The Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health at Rehabilitation Sciences at the MGH Institute of Health Professions invites applications for a 12-month 1.0 FTE Instructor/Assistant Professor Faculty with primary responsibilities in clinical education. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the design and management of clinical education courses contributing to the development of students as clinicians in all domains of professional clinical practice and contributing to the development of clinical education faculty as clinical teachers mentors and practitioners. As a member of the physical therapy faculty there are also responsibilities related to advising scholarship and service.
The position will also include clinical teaching in the Marjorie K. Ionta Physical Therapy Center for Clinical Education and Health Promotion. The PT Center is a pro bono center dedicated to clinical education that offers comprehensive services to individuals in the community who may not otherwise have access to physical therapy care or those whose insurance benefits have expired but still need continued therapy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidates are expected to have a clinical doctorate (DPT degree)
- Candidates must have current physical therapy licensure in Massachusetts
- Minimum ofthree years of full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice
- Prior clinical and/or academic teaching experience
The IHP is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation that reflects each faculty members experience expertise responsibilities and performance. The expected base salary range for this position is $95000 to $145000 based on faculty rank (Instructor Assistant Professor Associate Professor or Professor) qualifications and discipline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors such as academic and clinical experience teaching responsibilities education licensure specialty training market and internal equity. This range represents base salary only and does not include benefits or other elements of total compensation; details about the full compensation and benefits package will be shared during the recruitment process.
APPLICATIONS:
This position is available for the 2026-2027 academic year with a start date of September 1 2026. The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Candidates must submit an application packet including a current curriculum vita and cover letter describing applicant experiences and qualifications.
Please send all inquiries about this position to:
Caitlin Fitzgerald PT DPT FNAP
Associate Director of Clinical Education Assistant Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Charlestown Navy Yard
36 1st Avenue Boston MA 02129
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About Company
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