Job description
Job ID: 31842
Location: Hunter College
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Department of Physical Therapy at Hunter College, The City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for the position of Doctoral Lecturer beginning August 2026. This primarily teaching position seeks a candidate with strong clinical expertise, specialization in adult neurologic physical therapy preferred. Primary responsibilities include teaching in areas of expertise and ancillary courses in the curriculum, including both primary, co-instruction and lab assisting, and service to the program.
The Doctoral Lecturer line is eligible for a Certificate of Continued Employment at Hunter College after 5 years of successful re-appointments with a record of excellence in teaching and service to the department, college and the profession.
The program enjoys over 10,000 square feet of newly built and dedicated space that includes teaching classroom/laboratory space equipped with state-of-the-art teaching technology, private individual faculty offices, a Movement Analysis Lab with state-of-the-art technology including Vicon TM motion tracking system, Zeno TM walkway system, AMTI TM portable and fixed force plates, and all the technology and support to meet individual teaching and research needs. Faculty have access to the New York Simulation Center for the Health Sciences (NYSIM) and inter-professional teaching opportunities across CUNY campuses.
Join the dynamic, collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered team in this Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in the heart of Manhattan. The Department enjoys research, teaching collaborations, and clinical affiliations with major medical centers throughout the tristate and metropolitan area.
About the Hunter College Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
The DPT Program is part of the Hunter College School of Health Professions, located in a newly renovated space at the main campus on the upper east side of Manhattan.
The department covers faculty expenses for:
- APTA and academy memberships
- Professional conference registration, travel and lodging
- Continuing education
- Teaching technology
- Research equipment unique to your scholarly activities
All faculty proudly engage in active clinical practice and are allowed up to 7.5 hours per week during academic semesters for clinical practice. Given the 9-month appointment, faculty enjoy summers off to engage in additional clinical practice, scholarly activities, paid adjunct teaching, and personal time off.
About Hunter College
Hunter College, located in the heart of Manhattan, is the largest college in the City University of New York. Founded in 1870, it is also one of the oldest public colleges in the country. More than 23,000 students currently attend Hunter, pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 areas of study. For more than 140 years, Hunter College has provided educational opportunities for women and minorities, and today, students from every walk of life and every corner of the world. The success of Hunter students is largely due to the dedication and expertise of the Hunter faculty. With more than 1,800 full- and part-time members, the faculty is virtually unparalleled in its breadth of scholarship and artistic achievement. Many of the nation’s top scholars are drawn to Hunter by its diverse and uniquely engaged student body, by the abundance of academic resources in New York, and by ever-growing opportunities for teaching and research. At Hunter, they receive prestigious national grants, contribute to the world’s leading academic journals, and play major roles in cutting-edge research. They are fighting cancer, formulating public policy, enhancing our culture, advancing technology, and more. Members of the Hunter faculty are exceptional mentors, advisers, lecturers and seminar leaders. By placing a high priority on the classroom, and by providing opportunities for undergraduates and graduate students to participate in their research, members of the faculty are passing their skills and knowledge on to the next generation of scientists, public servants, artists, nurses, social workers, health care professionals, professors, and engaged citizens of the world. Hunter College is committed to active engagement with students and the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
- At least 5 years of clinical experience in adult neurologic physical therapy
- Teaching experience in Physical Therapy
- Active PT license in the US at the time of hire, and eligibility for licensure in New York State
- A demonstrated commitment to collegiality, shared responsibility, and collaborative work
Preferred Qualifications
- Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS)
- An interest in scholarship and the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution required
- The ability to integrate technology into instruction and be open to a variety of course delivery methods
- History of active participation in the American Physical Therapy Association and/or other professional leadership experiences
COMPENSATION
Salary commensurate with experience, with a maximum salary of $94,967 (increasing to $98,291 effective 9/1/26), as per the PSC contract.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. The DPT faculty are committed to ongoing faculty professional development and are engaged in faculty mentorship and support for research, scholarship, and publication.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions.
To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 31842 .
Click on the “Apply Now” button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.
The application will require your curriculum vitae with scholarly and clinical experience, a cover letter, personal statement, and contact information for 3 references.
Please note that the required materials should be uploaded as ONE document in .doc,.docx, .pdf, or text format under CV/ Resume. (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.).
Questions about this job posting may be directed to:
Nicki Silberman, PT, DPT, PhD ( [email protected] ) or
Jaya Rachwani, PT, MS, PhD, ( [email protected]
CLOSING DATE
The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on 3/25/2026. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing– until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.
