Physical Therapy Instructor/Assistant Professor

About the Organization

Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit system that relies on a diverse range of professionals—including doctors, nurses, business leaders, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts—to advance its mission. The organization supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. High-performing teams are viewed as the drivers of groundbreaking medical discoveries.

The MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP) is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham and the largest private employer in Massachusetts. Recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a "Great College to Work For," the IHP integrates classroom learning with research and clinical experience. It offers doctoral and master's degrees, certificates of advanced study, and continuing education to practicing professionals across Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies.

The Department of Physical Therapy offers a highly regarded 3-year Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and 1-year Residency programs. The department is committed to team-based teaching and interprofessional education, with a faculty recognized for expertise as educators, scholars, and expert clinicians.

About the Role

The Department of Physical Therapy invites applications for a 12-month, 1.0 FTE Instructor/Assistant Professor Faculty position with a primary focus on clinical education. This role is designed to contribute to the development of students as clinicians in all domains of professional practice while also supporting the growth of clinical education faculty as mentors and practitioners.

A unique aspect of this position involves clinical teaching at the Marjorie K. Ionta Physical Therapy Center for Clinical Education and Health Promotion. This pro bono center is dedicated to clinical education and offers comprehensive services to community members who may lack access to physical therapy care or whose insurance benefits have expired. Faculty in this role will help bridge the gap in care for these individuals while training the next generation of physical therapists.

Beyond clinical and course management duties, faculty members are expected to engage in advising, scholarship, and service, reflecting the Institute's commitment to producing leaders in the profession.

Hiring Process

Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year (starting September 1, 2026) are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates must submit a current curriculum vita and a cover letter describing their experiences and qualifications.

Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to Caitlin Fitzgerald PT, DPT, FNAP, Associate Director of Clinical Education, at cfitzgerald7@mgb.org.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

The MGH Institute of Health Professions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other status protected under law. The organization ensures that all individuals with a disability are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application process, perform essential job functions, and receive benefits. To request accommodation, applicants may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.