Clinical Assistant Professor proposed Doctor of Physical Therapy; DPT Program

Usual Duties

The Department of Physical Therapy invites applications for a 12-month full-time non‑tenure track faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor for our pre‑accreditation status Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The core faculty position will require teaching, advisement, scholarship, and service responsibilities. The position provides administrative support for both full‑time and part‑time clinical education as needed by the program.

Immediate start date available for qualified candidates.

• Degree Requirements: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). A terminal academic doctoral degree (PhD, DSc, ScD, EdD, or equivalent) is preferred. Active, unencumbered PT license in any United States jurisdiction and compliance with the practice act in Texas.
• Experience Requirements: Full‑time post‑licensure clinical practice experience with demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of physical therapy practice. Evidence of teaching ability and commitment to physical therapy education.

Department:
Dept of Physical Therapy

Full‑Time Non‑Tenure Track

Open until filled:
Yes

Requisition: F

Preferred Qualifications

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS) certification in Orthopedics, Sports, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Clinical Electrophysiology, Oncology, or Women’s Health. Previous experience teaching in a physical therapist education program. Experience with curriculum development and assessment. Evidence of professional development activities and continuing education. Knowledge of physical therapy accreditation standards and educational best practices. Experience with clinical research or evidence‑based practice initiatives.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong motivation to drive students’ clinical success through collaborative and personalized resource management.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and motivated team within a growing health professions campus supported by engaged campus leadership, strong administrative infrastructure, and mission‑driven faculty members. This position offers the opportunity to help shape a new DPT program in a collaborative, well‑resourced, and forward‑thinking academic environment. The program benefits from close collaboration with other health professions programs housed on the Medical and Health Professions Campus, as well as modern facilities and a shared commitment to student success and academic excellence.

The proposed Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will be housed in Conroe, Texas on SHSU’s Medical and Health Professions Campus, and will matriculate students in August 2027. In 2021, SHSU received tuition revenue bond funding to build an 80,000 square foot Health Professions Building. The new building is now complete and operational, housing four academic programs including the MS in Athletic Training, MS in Dietetics, MS in Physician Assistant (proposed), and Doctor of Physical Therapy (proposed).

Conroe, Texas is in Montgomery County about 40 miles north of Houston, the 4th largest city in the U.S. The Houston Medical Center, located near downtown Houston, is the world’s largest medical complex. The SHSU Medical and Health Professions campus is approximately 10 miles north of the Medical Center of the north. Also located on this campus is SHSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.

• a letter of interest/cover letter that addresses qualifications and fit to the position and department
• a curriculum vitae
• names and contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be required if the candidate is selected for an interview, but they are not needed to apply.

Applications must be submitted through the SHSU job portal to be considered for this position.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. This position needs to be filled immediately, and interviews will be conducted as qualified applications are received.

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