Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure-Track of Physical Therapy

Job Title

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure-Track of Physical Therapy

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Physical Therapy

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure-Track of Physical Therapy in the College of Health & Clinical Professions. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

At Tarleton State University Division of Health Sciences, we are committed to educating individuals who will become competent leaders dedicated to advancing wellness in the communities they serve. As we embark on the development of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, we invite applications for core faculty at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure-Track of Physical Therapy. Applicants who are board-certified clinical specialists in orthopedics, neurologic, or cardiovascular pulmonary physical therapy will be prioritized.

Reporting to the Director of the Physical Therapy Program, faculty members will teach courses and content within their areas of expertise, and build and maintain authentic, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and demonstrate a well-defined scholarly agenda through active engagement in scholarship and dissemination of scholarly work that contributes to the profession. The successful candidate will actively engage in mentoring and guiding doctoral students through their academic and research endeavors, fostering a supportive and enriching environment within our DPT program. Service expectations include participating in program, departmental and university-wide committees, and other appropriate activities related to the profession, academic discipline, or community.

This is a 12-month faculty appointment based on Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, TX. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. This position will be 100% administrative until the first cohort matriculates. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

100% Administration – Prior to Student Matriculation:

• Contribute to the overall development, implementation, assessment, and success of the DPT program and ensure that the Tarleton State University Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum challenges students while facilitating their professional development.

• The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching and mentoring doctoral healthcare students.

• Provide high-quality course instruction that aligns with the candidate's qualifications and program needs.

• Evaluate student performance, and in cooperation with other faculty, determine student readiness to progress within the curriculum.

• Attend professional development opportunities to maintain knowledge of current trends, issues, and best practices in clinical practice and physical therapist education.

• Serve on Tarleton State U