Academic Faculty Member

Job Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor- DPT

Job Summary: The Texas A&M University-Texarkana Department of Physical Therapy is seeking applications for tenure-track faculty members with terminal academic degrees and non-tenure track faculty members with DPT degrees. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in active learning and teaching in a DPT program, as well as the ability to teach core DPT topics.

Responsibilities:

• Teach or co-teach didactic and immersive lab courses related to areas of expertise.
• Interact effectively with students, administration, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Ensure the delivery of curriculum based on evidence, contemporary clinical practice, and CAPTE requirements.
• Establish and implement a personal scholarly agenda.
• Promote and participate in community and university service.

Qualifications:

• Terminal academic degree (PhD, EdD, ScD, etc.) for tenure-track faculty members.
• DPT degree for non-tenure track faculty members.
• Active, unrestricted Physical Therapy license in any state.
• Minimum of three years of full-time clinical practice following licensure.
• Strong leadership skills and a vision for excellence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skill in conflict resolution.
• Ability to teach DPT coursework.
• Knowledge of CAPTE accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Participation in a minimum of one CAPTE Self Study.
• Specialty certification (CCS, GCS, OCS, NCS, PCS, OS, WCS, ECS, SCS, WCS) or equivalent.
• Higher education certification in active learning, hybrid education, teaching models, curriculum, or similar.

Competencies:

• Communication - Oral: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily.

Supervision of Personnel: This position generally does not supervise employees.

Open Until Filled: To apply, upload your cover letter, resume/CV, 3 professional references with contact information, and copies of your transcripts in the questionnaire section of your application.