- Salary
- $99 – $108
- Location
- Old Westbury, NY, US
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- PhD
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.
The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 120,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.
For more information, visit nyit.edu.
Responsibilities
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury invites applications for an adjunct faculty position. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of coursework within the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and support student learning, professional development, and academic success.
The specific course assignment may vary based on program needs and the candidate's area of expertise and may include clinical science, foundational science, professional practice, research, evidence-based practice, movement sciences, patient management, or other areas within the curriculum.
Applications are now being accepted with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver instruction in assigned courses consistent with course objectives, program outcomes, and accreditation requirements.
- Prepare and present current, evidence-informed course content using effective teaching and learning strategies.
- Support student learning through classroom, laboratory, online, or hybrid instructional activities, as applicable.
- Evaluate student performance using established assessment methods and grading criteria.
- Provide timely, constructive feedback on examinations, assignments, projects, presentations, practical assessments, and other course requirements.
- Maintain regular communication with students and be available via email and scheduled office hours or appointments.
- Collaborate with course coordinators and core faculty to ensure consistency and continuity within the curriculum.
- Participate in course planning, implementation, evaluation, and improvement activities as requested.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, grades, and other required documentation.
- Demonstrate professionalism and adhere to university, program, and accreditation policies and procedures.
- Maintain currency and proficiency in the assigned content area, instructional methods, and relevant professional practice standards.
- Perform other teaching-related duties appropriate to the adjunct faculty role.
Qualifications
Earned doctoral degree (DPT, PhD, EdD, ScD, or other relevant doctoral degree) preferred. Candidates with other appropriate graduate degrees and relevant expertise may be considered.
For courses involving physical therapist practice, candidates must possess a current New York State license to practice physical therapy or be eligible for licensure in New York State.
Demonstrated expertise in the content area being taught.
Prior teaching, instructional, mentoring, or professional experience in physical therapy, healthcare, higher education, or a related field preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to contribute to an inclusive learning environment that supports student engagement and success.
Commitment to evidence-informed practice, professional development, and excellence in graduate education.
Must be a professional in good standing.
Preferred qualifications may include American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) certification in a relevant specialty area and/or other specialty certifications, advanced clinical training, or recognized expertise related to the assigned course content.
Other Information
New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
Adjunct Faculty offered hourly rate is contingent on applicable rank.
