Clinical Assistant Professor for the proposed Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- College of Health Sciences
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Clinical Assistant Professor for the proposed Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program
Requisition:202600070F
Rank:Clinical Assistant Professor
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Commensurate with education and experience.
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College:College of Health Sciences
Department:Dept of Physical Therapy
Open Date:05/18/2026
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47139
Contact Name:Dr. Sambit Mohapatra
Title:Department Chair and Program Director
Professor, Physical Therapy
304 Health Professions Building,
945 City Central Ave, Conroe TX 77304
936.202.5525
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 Clinical faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor for our pre-accreditation status Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. This core faculty position will require teaching, advisement, scholarship and service responsibilities. Immediate start date available for qualified candidates.
Educational Requirements for the Position:Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). A terminal academic Doctoral degree (PhD, DSc, ScD, EdD, or equivalent) is preferred. Active, unencumbered PT license in any United States jurisdiction and compliance with the practice act in Texas.
Experience Required for the Position:Full-time post-licensure clinical practice experience with demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of physical therapy practice. Evidence of teaching ability and commitment to physical therapy education
Other Requirements for the Position:Preferred Qualifications: American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS) certification in Orthopedics, Sports, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, Clinical Electrophysiology, Oncology, or Women’s Health. Previous experience teaching in a physical therapist education program. Experience with curriculum development and assessment. Evidence of professional development activities and continuing education. Knowledge of physical therapy accreditation standards and educational best practices. Experience with clinical research or evidence-based practice initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong motivation to drive students’ clinical success through collaborative and personalized resource management.
Open Until Filled:Yes
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. 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 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an 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.
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. 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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- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
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Huntsville
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77340
United States
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