Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy (Hybrid Position)

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

40d • Hybrid

About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is seeking a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy for its new hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, set to begin in Fall 2027. This is a non-tenure track, 12-month faculty position. The university is a Hispanic Serving Institution located in Laredo, Texas. The DPT program is an 8-semester curriculum that combines online instruction with on-campus learning activities. The College of Nursing and Health Sciences aims to prepare professional healthcare practitioners to improve the well-being of diverse populations. The position requires face-to-face interactions on campus and in the workplace.

Requirements

• For Clinical Assistant Professor rank: a degree in physical therapy (BS, MS, or DPT) from an accredited institution; if not a DPT, must have earned or be in candidacy phase of a terminal academic doctoral degree (e.g. DSc, EdD, PhD) by the start date of employment.
• Hold or be eligible for an active, unrestricted Physical Therapy license in any state.
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time clinical practice following licensure.
• Demonstrate evidence of professional or community service activities/engagement.
• Demonstrate contemporary expertise in areas of teaching (i.e. post-professional certifications, continuing education, etc.).
• Evidence of satisfactory student evaluations.
• Demonstrate evidence of participation in the design, conduct or dissemination of original research.
• For Clinical Associate Professor rank: qualifications for Clinical Assistant Professor plus at least five (5) years of full-time teaching experience at the assistant professor rank.
• For Clinical Associate Professor rank: A minimum of four (4) peer-reviewed publications or presentations.
• For Clinical Associate Professor rank: minimum of two (2) service activities at the department, college, or university level.
• For Clinical Associate Professor rank: evidence of satisfactory student evaluations.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in a minimum of one CAPTE Self Study Specialty certification (CCS, GCS, OCS, NCS, PCS, OS, WCS, ECS, SCS, WCS) or equivalent.
• Higher education certification in active learning, hybrid education, teaching models, curriculum, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Teaching core DPT topics, including neuroscience, movement science, neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal core, physiology, clinical diagnostics, interventions, prosthetics and orthotics, clinical medicine, pharmacology, radiology and pediatrics, evidence-based practice, and ethics.
• Participation in scholarly research and service activities to comply with CAPTE expectations.
• Demonstrating knowledge, skill, and pedagogical expertise in teaching or co-teaching didactic and immersive lab courses related to areas of expertise.
• Interacting effectively with students, administration, faculty, and staff.
• Ensuring the delivery of curriculum based on evidence, contemporary clinical practice, and CAPTE requirements.
• Establishing and implementing a scholarly agenda.
• Promoting, helping, planning, and participating in community and university service.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Additional pay is available for summer teaching.
• Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences.
• Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree