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

Sam Houston State University • Huntsville, TX • 1d ago

Requisition: 202500107F

Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Department: Dept of Physical Therapy

General Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists ( 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.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

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 2025.

Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:

Applicants should submit:

(1) a letter of interest/cover letter that addresses qualifications and fit to the position and department,

(2) a curriculum vitae,

(3) 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.

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., PROGRAM DIRECTOR & PROFESSOR

Email: smohapatra@shsu.edu; Phone: 936.202.5091

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.

In 2021, SHSU received tuition revenue bond funding to build an 80,000 square foot Health Professions Building. The new building, estimated to open in February 2026, will house four academic programs including the MS in Athletic Training, MS in Dietetics, MS in Physician Assistant Studies (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," 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 ) (https://www.shsu.edu/today@sam/T@S/article/2024/com-accreditation) , is also located on the same campus.

Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

Doctor of Physical Therapy ( DPT ). Applicants must have earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, and hold an active, unencumbered PT license in any United States jurisdiction and is in compliance with the practice act in Texas

Preferred Qualifications

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists ( ABPTS ) certified specialization

An academic doctoral degree in physical therapy, rehabilitation or other health related professions (PhD, DSc, EdD or equivalent).

Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

The applicant 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 commitment to physical therapy education is required.

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