Clinical Assistant​/Associate Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program - 2 pos

Position Title:

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program - 2 positions to be filled

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Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor

Exempt

Commensurate with education and experience.

Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

College of Health Sciences

Dept of Physical Therapy

07/29/2026

Dr. Sambit Mohapatra

DEPARTMENT CHAIR & PROGRAM DIRECTOR, PHYSICAL THERAPY
Professor, College of Health Sciences Office # 304

Health Professions Building
945 City Central Ave.

Conroe, TX 77304

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The Department of Physical Therapy invites applications for two 12-month full-time Clinical faculty positions at the rank of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor for our pre-accreditation status Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. These core faculty positions will require teaching, advisement, scholarship and service responsibilities. The appointments can begin as early as Fall 2026.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).

Applicants must hold an active, unencumbered Physical Therapy (PT) license in any United States jurisdiction and be in compliance with the Texas practice act. Candidates must have full-time post-licensure clinical practice experience with demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of physical therapy practice. Evidence of teaching ability and a commitment to physical therapy education are required.

• Board certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).
• Academic doctoral degree (PhD, DSc, ScD, EdD, or equivalent).
• Previous experience teaching in a physical therapy 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.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is 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, opened in February 2026, and houses four academic programs including the MS in Athletic Training, MS in Dietetics, MS in Physician Assistant Studies, and Doctor of Physical Therapy.

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,” which is in The Woodlands/Spring area.

SHSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, which recently received Accreditation with Exceptional Outcomes by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) , is also located on the same campus.

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until the positions are filled.

Any questions pertaining to these positions can be emailed to the Search Committee Chair:

SAMBIT MOHAPATRA, PT., Ph.D.,
DEPARTMENT CHAIR & PROGRAM DIRECTOR, PHYSICAL THERAPY
Email: smohapatra;
Phone:

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