Assistant/Associate Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program - 2 positions to be filled

Department

Physical Therapy

Full Time, Tenure Track

Open until filled: Yes

Requisition number: 202600091F

Usual Duties

The Department of Physical Therapy invites applications for

two full-time, 12-month tenure-trackfaculty positions

at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in our Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, currently in pre-accreditation status. These are core faculty appointments with responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, advisement, and service, with particular emphasis on building and sustaining an externally funded research program.

Successful candidates will contribute to didactic and clinical instruction across theDPTcurriculum while developing an independent research agenda. To support faculty success, the university provides dedicated research space, competitive startup funds, and protected time for research.

Appointments may begin as early as Fall 2026.

Degree Requirements

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and an earned academic doctoral degree with a demonstrated research/scholarly emphasis (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc, ScD, or equivalent) in Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field.

Experience Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unencumbered PT license in any United States jurisdiction and be in compliance with the practice act in Texas. The applicant must demonstrate evidence of research experience and scholarly productivity with potential for external funding.

Other Requirements For The Position

Established record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journal. Post-doctoral research experience. Federal funding experience (NIH,NSF,CDC, or equivalent), or strong potential for securing external funding. Evidence of collaborative and interdisciplinary research. Experience mentoring students in research. Teaching experience in higher education, preferably in the health sciences. Familiarity withCAPTEaccreditation standards andDPTcurricular requirements. Board certification or clinical specialization relevant to the candidates research area. Active involvement in professional organizations and scientific communities.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is housed in Conroe, Texas on SHSUs Medical and Health Professions Campus, and will matriculate students in August 2027.

In 2021,SHSUreceived tuition revenue bond funding to build an 80,000 square foot Health Professions Building. The new building, opened in February 2026, and houses four academic programs including the MS in Athletic Training, MS in Dietetics, MS in Physician Assistant Studies, and Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Conroe, Texas is in Montgomery County about 40 miles north of Houston, the 4th largest city in the U.S. The Houston Medical Center, located near downtown Houston, is the worlds largest medical complex. TheSHSUMedical and Health Professions campus is approximately 10 miles north of the Medical Center of the North, which is in The Woodlands/Spring area.**SHSUs College of Osteopathic Medicine, which recently received Accreditation with Exceptional Outcomes by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA),** is also located on the same campus.

Special Instructions Summary

Applicants should submit:

• a letter of interest/cover letter that addresses qualifications, research interests, and fit to the position and department,
• a curriculum vitae,
• a research statement outlining current and future research plans (2 pages), and
• Names and contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be required if the candidate is selected for an interview, but they are not needed to apply.
  
  

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled.

Any questions pertaining to this position can be emailed to the Search Committee Chair:

SAMBITMOHAPATRAPT., Ph.D.;

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