Adjunct Professor - Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Job Type

Adjunct Faculty

Salary Range

$1,000 - $1,350 per credit

Start Date

As soon as possible

FLSA Status

Exempt

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Contact

Complete online application

Job Description

Position Summary:

The School of Health Professions at Long Island University seeks a licensed physical therapist or other doctorly-prepared health professional who have the needed expertise to teach specific courses within the DPT program. A doctoral degree is required and prior teaching experience is preferred. The program is housed on LIU's historic, 330-acre Brookville campus. Class schedule is somewhat flexible, depending on the specific course.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach assigned courses or serve as secondary lab instructor, depending on the needs of the program
• Utilize LIU's Learning Management System (LMS) to post required course materials
• Assess student learning and post course grades in a timely manner
• Mentor entry-level DPT students as needed
• Be available to meet with accreditation visitors, when requested

Qualifications:

• An earned doctoral degree in one's professional discipline;
• Active license to practice physical therapy (or another health care discipline for specific courses such as Pharmacology) in the State of New York;
• Strong communication and teaching skills
• Ability to utilize basic computer technology in the classroom

About LIU Post

LIU Post campus is a scenic, historic, and scholarly campus that offers a small-school environment with the access and resources of a major metropolitan university. The University's 350+ acre campus is located on the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New York City on Long Island's Gold Coast. The campus houses the Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine, the first professional School of Accountancy, an AACSB-accredited Business School, and an award-winning theater program. LIU is home to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Shark Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks' Division I athletic program.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

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