Adjunct Faculty – Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (Hybrid)

About the role

Adjunct Faculty – Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (Hybrid) at Texas A&M International University, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, located in Laredo, Texas. This is a part‑time faculty appointment on a per‑semester basis for the DPT program, with instructional needs anticipated from Fall 2028 through Spring 2030.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate immersive laboratory experiences, assist with laboratory instruction, or teach didactic courses in one or more of the following areas: Structural Human Anatomy, Systems Screening and Basic Examination Skills, Therapeutic Exercise and Manual Therapy Techniques, Biomechanics and Kinesiology, Neuroscience for Physical Therapy, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency Care Procedures, Business and Management in Physical Therapy, Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions, Diagnosis and Management of Neurological Conditions, Diagnosis and Management of Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Integumentary, Metabolic, and Endocrine Conditions.
• Coordinate course administrative duties such as grading student work, loading course content (assessments and lecture modules), meeting with students, submitting grades timely, meeting census and grade deadlines, and additional administrative duties as needed.

Requirements

• Earned Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or other academic doctoral degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Current, active, and unencumbered physical therapist license in any United States jurisdiction (required for licensed physical therapist positions).
• Demonstrated content expertise appropriate for the assigned teaching responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Contemporary clinical experience and evidence of ongoing professional development are preferred.
• Board certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) or other specialty certifications (e.g., OCS, SCS, NCS, PCS, CCS, GCS, WCS) are preferred when appropriate to the assigned content area.