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. This 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.

• 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.

Location:

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. The new building, an 80,000 square foot Health Professions Building, was completed with tuition revenue bond funding. It houses four academic programs: 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 mi north of Houston.

• 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.

Any questions pertaining to these positions can be emailed to the Search Committee Chair:
Sam Mohapatra, P.T., Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Program Director – Physical Therapy Department of Physical Therapy College of Health Sciences
Sam Houston State University
Email: smohapatra

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