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 Fall 2027. This is a non-tenure track, 12-month faculty position. The university is a Hispanic Serving Institution located in Laredo, Texas, with a mission to advance knowledge and foster student success. The DPT program is an 8-semester hybrid program combining online instruction with on-campus learning activities, and it is expected to apply for CAPTE candidacy in Fall 2027. The College of Nursing and Health Sciences aims to prepare professional healthcare practitioners to improve the well-being of diverse populations.

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, is also provided.
• 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