Adjunct Instructor of Physical Therapy

Adjunct Instructor Positions

The Springfield College Department of Physical Therapy invites applications for a variety of adjunct instructor positions for the Spring 2026 academic year. Housed in the School of Health Sciences, the Department of Physical Therapy offers a 6.5-year dual-degree program leading to both a bachelor's degree in health science/pre-physical therapy and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Using a collaborative and cooperative model, we are a faculty of academicians and clinicians who foster the acquisition of knowledge, values, and skills for exemplary professional practice.

We develop innovative leadership and academic programs so that students, faculty, and consumers of physical therapy services may reach their fullest potential. Our service and scholarship reflect a commitment to the enrichment and promotion of the physical therapy profession and to our greater community. In addition to physical therapy, the School of Health Sciences includes programs in physician assistant studies, occupational therapy, communication sciences and disorders, public health, gerontology, and health sciences.

The School is housed in spectacular new Health Sciences Center, featuring stellar facilities, including: an interprofessional simulation suite featuring all-new high-fidelity simulation and standardized participant programming; a maker space enabling a vast array of creative projects supporting health and wellness; an activities of daily living suite to promote real-life applications of rehabilitation and emergency medical practices; a sunlit human donor anatomy lab;

classrooms, conference rooms, and several laboratories (including a data visualization lab) – all with state-of-the art technology. Compensation for adjunct faculty with fewer than 3 years college teaching experience is $2820 for a 3-credit course. Compensation for adjunct faculty with 3 or more years college teaching experience is $3513 for a 3-credit course.

Primary responsibilities include teaching clinical and foundational science course work in our Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Opportunities include assisting in clinical laboratory courses, and serving as primary instructors in select courses. Needs and opportunities change on a per-semester basis. Assignments will be clarified at the time of hire.

Candidates must be a physical therapist licensed or eligible for physical therapy licensure in Massachusetts. ABPTS specialization, and 3 years of relevant professional experience are preferred. Must reside in one of the following states: MA, CT, WI, DE, TX, VT, FL. Applicants must submit a letter of interest, and a current resume or curriculum vitae. The names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of professional references must be provided upon request.

Application reviews are ongoing.