Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Clinical-Track of Physical Therapy

Job Title

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Clinical-Track of Physical Therapy

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Physical Therapy Program

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Tarleton State University invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Clinical-Track of Physical Therapy in the College of Health & Clinical Professions. This is a 12-month faculty appointment based on Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, TX.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Prior to Student Matriculation):

• Contribute to the overall development, implementation, assessment, and success of the DPT program.
• Demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching and mentoring doctoral healthcare students.
• Provide high-quality course instruction.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Attend professional development opportunities.
• Serve on program committees.
• Adhere to the Core Values and Ethics of the Physical Therapy Profession.
• Take an active role in accreditation-related tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Upon Student Matriculation):

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings.
• Develop course syllabi and assessments.
• Assess student performance and provide feedback.
• Engage students in active learning.
• Provide academic support and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues.
• Participate in institutional service roles.

Required Education and Experience:

• Earned doctoral degree in Physical Therapy or terminal academic doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Unrestricted license (or eligibility) as a Physical Therapist in Texas.
• 3 years of clinical experience (exceptions for outstanding academic or clinical achievement).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience for a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Terminal academic degree or enrollment in post-professional degree program.
• Board certification in Orthopedics, Neurology, or Cardiovascular and Pulmonary.
• Experience in presentations or publications.
• Active engagement in the physical therapy profession.