Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston’s only women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.
You’re joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You’ll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.
As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.
Assistant Professor of Practice/Assistant Director of Clinical Education, Department of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy education at Simmons dates back over 50 years. The program employs a problem-based, self-directed approach to learning, using case studies to integrate science and clinical knowledge with psychosocial, ethical, and behavioral aspects of patient care. Our faculty are advancing the field through research and creating exciting opportunities for students to engage in knowledge-building and discovery. We train physical therapists to be influential members of interprofessional healthcare teams and to serve diverse patient populations and communities. Our location in Boston’s Longwood Medical area promises dynamic student learning and professional training opportunities as it houses some of the nation’s best hospitals and clinics. Students are prepared for various professional paths, from sports medicine and chronic pain to emergent areas such as regenerative medicine.
The Department of Physical Therapy is housed in the School of Sciences and Health Professions (SSHP), which was launched in July 2024. In SSHP, you'll find inspiration at the intersection of health, life, nature, science, technology, and mathematics — cultivating innovative practices and procedures required to advance our scientific future, address complex problems, ask tough questions, reduce disparities, and improve our individual and collective health. SSHP’s vision is to actualize our knowledge of these fields so that students learn to lead with courage, practice with integrity, and bring about positive change and justice in our communities. SSHP is a collegial and supportive community of teachers and scholars within a uniquely multidisciplinary School.
Simmons faculty and staff are committed to empowering students to navigate, innovate, advocate, and collaborate in the rapidly changing and diverse industries associated with mathematics, technology, science, and the health professions. Our faculty are leaders in their fields and pride themselves on being personal mentors and guides for your intellectual and professional journeys; they are dedicated to helping students master the knowledge and fundamentals required to put competency and capability into practice through in-depth discussion and hands-on learning in our modern labs and facilities. Many SSHP faculty engage in collaborative research with several R1 institutions in the area and the many medical and research labs in the Longwood Medical Area and the greater Boston area.
Our students consider the natural and social worlds from multiple angles and perspectives, intersecting the health, public, life, mathematical, and computational sciences to address intriguing and complex issues related to our communities, practices, behaviors, and experiences.
Job Summary: The DPT program at Simmons University is seeking applicants for a full-time Boston-based 12-month contract faculty position to begin on August 1, 2026. As a mission-driven institution, we invite applications from candidates who share our passion and commitment to empowering women and underrepresented minorities to thrive in their careers.
Primary Responsibilities
The faculty member will be able to teach courses in foundational patient/client management and handling, modalities, and/or assist in systems-based laboratory or tutorials with a preference toward inpatient expertise. Potential courses may include Concepts and Skills I and II, Frameworks for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy, and Frameworks for Neurological Physical Therapy I and II. The faculty member is expected to advise and mentor graduate students, participate in curriculum development, and actively serve the Simmons community. Additionally, as Assistant Director of Clinical Education, responsibilities would include coordinating integrated clinical experiences, supporting students on full-time clinical experiences, liaising with clinical partners, tracking student progress during clinical experiences, developing supervision or remediation plans as needed, and maintaining program documentation.
Qualifications
Simmons DPT program seeks candidates with a demonstrated commitment to professional, clinical, and academic excellence. Previous teaching at the graduate level is preferable; applicants seeking to begin a career in higher education should also consider this opportunity.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following electronically with their application: (1) a letter of application addressing teaching experiences, (2) teaching philosophy, course or content interests, and clinical/professional interests and expertise; and (3) curriculum vitae. Additional supporting materials to document excellence in teaching, such as course evaluations and syllabi of courses taught, are optional and welcome. Target hire date for initial start is August 1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and until the position is filled. For more information or questions, please contact PT Chairperson, Dr. Stacey Maquire at stacey.maguire@simmons.edu
Salary Range: $84,600-$103,400
In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29, 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency and clear communication throughout the hiring process.
This is benefits eligible position.
Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills, equity, and external market benchmarks that help guide compensation decisions. Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, health benefits, and retirement savings offerings that can be seen here, as well as work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities. We are committed to offering a package that empowers individuals to thrive in their roles, contribute meaningfully, and lead with confidence.
Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).
Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual’s community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.