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

About the role

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Clinical-Track of Physical Therapy in the College of Health & Clinical Professions.

Responsibilities

• Prior to Student Matriculation: Contribute to the overall development, implementation, assessment, and success of the DPT program and ensure that the Tarleton State University Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum challenges students while facilitating their professional development.
• Prior to Student Matriculation: Demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching and mentoring doctoral healthcare students.
• Prior to Student Matriculation: Provide high-quality course instruction that aligns with the candidate's qualifications and program needs.
• Prior to Student Matriculation: Evaluate student performance, and in cooperation with other faculty, determine student readiness to progress within the curriculum.
• Prior to Student Matriculation: Serve on Tarleton State University Doctor of Physical Therapy program committees and/or other committees within the institution.
• Prior to Student Matriculation: Demonstrate commitment to excellence in Physical Therapy education and leadership in rural health disparities.
• Prior to Student Matriculation: Adhere to the Core Values and Ethics of the Physical Therapy Profession.
• Prior to Student Matriculation: Must take an active role in accreditation-related tasks and other institutional service activities.
• Upon Student Matriculation: Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.
• Upon Student Matriculation: Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
• Upon Student Matriculation: Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• Upon Student Matriculation: Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Upon Student Matriculation: Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
• Upon Student Matriculation: Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
• Upon Student Matriculation: Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Upon Student Matriculation: Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
• Upon Student Matriculation: Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
• Upon Student Matriculation: Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

Requirements

• Must have an earned doctoral degree in Physical Therapy or a terminal academic doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Unrestricted license (or eligibility for licensure) as a Physical Therapist in Texas if a physical therapist.
• 3 years of clinical experience; however, an individual with less than 3 years of experience with outstanding academic performance (e.g., enrolled in Ph.D. or similar degrees) or clinical achievement (e.g., board-certified) will be considered.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience for a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program.
• Board certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialization (Orthopedics, Neurology, or Cardiovascular and Pulmonary).
• Experience in professional presentations or publications.
• History of social responsibility, investing in local, regional, and global health, and addressing contemporary societal needs through advocacy.
• Active engagement in the physical therapy profession.
• Knowledge of competency-based physical therapist education.

Skills

• A deep commitment to student success and a genuine passion for teaching.
• A strong commitment to ethical practices in physical therapist education.
• High levels of empathy and emotional intelligence enabling you to understand and support students effectively through the challenges of physical therapist education.
• Enthusiasm for physical therapist education and a dedication to helping students excel.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and mentoring skills.
• Promotes a culture of collegiality, collaboration, and positive role modeling.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is a 12-month faculty appointment based on Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, TX. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. This position will be 100% administrative until the first cohort matriculates. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).