What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor in Physical Therapy position at The University of Texas at El Paso?
Location: El Paso, TX Category: Health Sciences Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Sep 24 2025 Job Description:
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) College of Health Sciences invites nominations and applications for a full-time tenured/tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy & Movement Science's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. This is a 9-month appointment with potential for summer teaching. The successful applicant will be a physical therapist with an academic doctorate (preferably PhD or EdD) in physical therapy or a related field and have expertise in one or more of the following clinical fields: Geriatrics, Oncology, Cardiopulmonary, Integumentary, Gender Health, or Educational Research). Job responsibilities include teaching, scholarly activity (e.g., grant writing, manuscript publications, and conference presentations), and service to the program, college, university, community, and profession. The anticipated appointment date is Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will excel at incorporating active-learning strategies in teaching, have a highly productive research agenda or will soon develop one, thrive in a bi-national setting, embrace the opportunities to work with underserved groups, and flourish in an independent work environment.
This position represents an excellent opportunity for an outstanding individual to build on an established and nationally recognized program and shape the direction of new initiatives. Multiple scholarly/research opportunities are available in the community and clinical settings on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Teaching excellence and current scholarship/research will determine appointment at the Assistant or Associate level.
Job Requirements
Candidates are required to have: (1) a clinical doctoral or non-doctoral degree in physical therapy; (2) an academic doctorate (preferably PhD or EdD) in physical therapy or a related field (candidates who are ABD will be considered); (3) a demonstrated record of scholarly/research activity and potential for securing external funding; (4) demonstrated experience with or potential for graduate teaching excellence; (5) at least 3 years of clinical experience as a physical therapist; (6) demonstrated skills or potential to develop proficiency in instructional technology; (7) eligibility for physical therapist licensure in Texas; (8) experience in or potential for service to the program, college, university, community, and profession; and (9) ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (1) currently licensed as a physical therapist in the United States; (2) demonstrated record of securing external funding; (3) post-doctoral research training; (4) ABPTS clinical specialization; (5) demonstrated record of substantively involving undergraduate and/or graduate students in scholarship/research; (6) current membership in the American Physical Therapy Association; and/or (7) a record of leadership roles in physical therapy.
Additional Information
SALARY/BENEFITS: The initial salary is negotiable and based on qualifications and experience. The position comes with research start-up package and excellent fringe benefits.
Hiring decisions are based upon budget approval.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) College of Health Sciences invites nominations and applications for a full-time tenured/tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy & Movement Science's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. This is a 9-month appointment with potential for summer teaching. The successful applicant will be a physical therapist with an academic doctorate (preferably PhD or EdD) in physical therapy or a related field and have expertise in one or more of the following clinical fields: Geriatrics, Oncology, Cardiopulmonary, Integumentary, Gender Health, or Educational Research). Job responsibilities include teaching, scholarly activity (e.g., grant writing, manuscript publications, and conference presentations), and service to the program, college, university, community, and profession. The anticipated appointment date is Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will excel at incorporating active-learning strategies in teaching, have a highly productive research agenda or will soon develop one, thrive in a bi-national setting, embrace the opportunities to work with underserved groups, and flourish in an independent work environment.
This position represents an excellent opportunity for an outstanding individual to build on an established and nationally recognized program and shape the direction of new initiatives. Multiple scholarly/research opportunities are available in the community and clinical settings on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Teaching excellence and current scholarship/research will determine appointment at the Assistant or Associate level.
Job Requirements
Candidates are required to have: (1) a clinical doctoral or non-doctoral degree in physical therapy; (2) an academic doctorate (preferably PhD or EdD) in physical therapy or a related field (candidates who are ABD will be considered); (3) a demonstrated record of scholarly/research activity and potential for securing external funding; (4) demonstrated experience with or potential for graduate teaching excellence; (5) at least 3 years of clinical experience as a physical therapist; (6) demonstrated skills or potential to develop proficiency in instructional technology; (7) eligibility for physical therapist licensure in Texas; (8) experience in or potential for service to the program, college, university, community, and profession; and (9) ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (1) currently licensed as a physical therapist in the United States; (2) demonstrated record of securing external funding; (3) post-doctoral research training; (4) ABPTS clinical specialization; (5) demonstrated record of substantively involving undergraduate and/or graduate students in scholarship/research; (6) current membership in the American Physical Therapy Association; and/or (7) a record of leadership roles in physical therapy.
Additional Information
SALARY/BENEFITS: The initial salary is negotiable and based on qualifications and experience. The position comes with research start-up package and excellent fringe benefits.
Hiring decisions are based upon budget approval.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.