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Sam Houston State University
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Assistant Professor
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Job Details

Position Title:

Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education (DCE) for the proposed Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program

Requisition:

202400135F

Rank:

Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

Salary commensurate with experience, education, and level of appointment.

Position Type:

Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

College:

College of Health Sciences

Department:

College of Health Sciences

Open Date:

10/02/2024

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/40883

Contact Name:

Dr. Sambit Mohapatra

Title:

Sambit Mohapatra, P.T., Ph.D.Program Director and Professor, Physical Therapy
College of Health SciencesSam Houston State UniversityPO Box 2301
Huntsville, TX 77358

Contact Email:

smohapatra@shsu.edu

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:

The Department of Physical Therapy invites applications for a 12-month full-time Director of Clinical Education (DCE) at the rank of Clinical Assistant/Associate professor for our pre-accreditation status Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. This core faculty position will require teaching, scholarship, advisement and services responsibilities in addition to the administration of clinical education for the DPT program. The appointment can begin as early as January 2025.

Educational Requirements for the Position:

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Preferred QualificationsAmerican Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS) certified specializationA terminal degree in physical therapy, rehabilitation or other health related professions (PhD, DSc or EdD),

Experience Required for the Position:

Applicant must have earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, who holds an active, unencumbered PT license in any United States jurisdiction and is in compliance with the practice act in Texas. Must have a minimum of three years of full-time post licensure clinical practice. In addition, the applicant must have two years of clinical practice experience as a site coordinator of clinical education (SCCE) and/or clinical instructor (CI) in physical therapy, or a minimum of two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist education program.

Other Requirements for the Position:

Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience as a DCE. Evidence of an ongoing or developing record of a scholarly agenda.Knowledge of, and experience with, physical therapy accreditation criteria related to the clinical education curriculum and state agency regulations. Familiarity with the details of clinical education and practicum site establishment. Evidence of contemporary expertise in one or more content areas taught within physical therapy curriculum as demonstrated by an American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS) certified specialization or a terminal degree (PhD, DSc or EdD).

Special Instructions Summary:

Applicants should submit:
(1) a letter of interest/cover letter that addresses qualifications and fit to the position and department,
(2) a curriculum vitae,
(3) Unofficial transcripts from all degrees earned
(4) 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:

Sambit Mohapatra, P.T., Ph.D.Program Director and Professor, Physical TherapyCollege of Health SciencesSam Houston State UniversityEmail: smohapatra@shsu.edu

Location:
The proposed Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will be housed in Conroe, Texas on SHSU’s Medical and Health Professions Campus, and will matriculate students in January 2028. In 2021, SHSU received tuition revenue bond funding to build an 80,000 square foot Health Professions Building. The new building, estimated to open in December 2025, will house four academic programs including the MS in Athletic Training, MS in Dietetics, MS in Physician Assistant (proposed), and Doctor of Physical Therapy (proposed). 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 world’s largest medical complex. The SHSU Medical and Health Professions campus is approximately 10 miles north of the “Medical Center of the north.” Also located on this campus is SHSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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About Sam Houston State University

For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.

SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.

Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.

Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. 

SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.

Member The Texas State University System  

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