Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program - 2 pos...
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- Sam Houston State University
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- College of Health Sciences
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Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program - 2 positions to be filled
Requisition:202600092F
Rank:Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate 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:07/29/2026
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47809
Contact Name:Dr. Sambit Mohapatra
Title:DEPARTMENT CHAIR & PROGRAM DIRECTOR, PHYSICAL THERAPYProfessor, College of Health SciencesOffice # 304Health Professions Building945 City Central Ave.Conroe, TX 77304
Contact Phone: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 two 12-month full-time Clinical faculty positions at the rank of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor for our pre-accreditation status Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. These core faculty positions will require teaching, advisement, scholarship and service responsibilities. The appointments can begin as early as Fall 2026.
Educational Requirements for the Position:Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).
Experience Required for the Position:Applicants must hold an active, unencumbered Physical Therapy (PT) license in any United States jurisdiction and be in compliance with the Texas practice act. Candidates must have full-time post-licensure clinical practice experience with demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of physical therapy practice. Evidence of teaching ability and a commitment to physical therapy education are required.
Other Requirements for the Position:Preferred Qualifications: Board certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). Academic doctoral degree (PhD, DSc, ScD, EdD, or equivalent). Previous experience teaching in a physical therapy 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.
LocationThe Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is housed in Conroe, Texas on SHSU’s Medical and Health Professions Campus, and will matriculate students in August 2027.
In 2021, SHSU received 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 world’s largest medical complex. The SHSU Medical and Health Professions campus is approximately 10 miles north of the “Medical Center of the North,” which is in The Woodlands/Spring area. SHSU’s 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.
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) 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 positions are filled.
Any questions pertaining to these positions can be emailed to the Search Committee Chair:
SAMBIT MOHAPATRA, PT., Ph.D.,
DEPARTMENT CHAIR & PROGRAM DIRECTOR, PHYSICAL THERAPY
Email: smohapatra@shsu.edu; Phone: 936.202.5525
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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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