Assistant / Associate Professor — Physical Therapy

Job overview

The Assistant / Associate Professor — Physical Therapy role is an onsite, full-time, 12-month tenure-track position in Buffalo, NY, starting September 8, 2026. The salary is $85,000–$90,000 per year. The faculty position supports Daemen University’s Physical Therapy Department and its Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The faculty member contributes to student learning through teaching, advising, clinical practice, and scholarship. The role supports the department’s goal of providing an outstanding educational experience and may include teaching in neuromuscular physical therapy, neurobiology, or prosthetics and orthotics, depending on expertise and interest.

What you'll do

• Teach in the Physical Therapy Department
• advise students
• participate in departmental and university committees
• engage in clinical practice and scholarly productivity
• mentor students in patient-care experiences or clinical research as applicable
• contribute to teaching in neurobiology or prosthetics and orthotics when expertise and interest align.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant professor

associate professor

physical therapy

full-time

tenure track

buffalo ny

$85k–$90k

neuromuscular physical therapy

doctor of physical therapy

faculty teaching

student advising

scholarship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• employer retirement contribution
• long-term disability and life insurance
• tuition waiver for employees and qualified dependents
• tuition exchange opportunities
• generous time off for administrative and staff employees.

Why this role

Neuromuscular physical therapy expertise is preferred. The preferred candidate has an academic doctorate, advanced specialty certification, and eligibility for New York State PT licensure; candidates with a DPT and advanced specialty certification may also be considered. Teaching experience and scholarship are strongly preferred.

About the employer

Daemen University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.