Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

College Of Nursing & Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Therapy to begin Fall 2026. 

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit  https://www.tamiu.edu/.

This is a tenure-track 9 month faculty position. Primary duties will include teaching or co-teaching didactic and immersive lab courses related to his/her areas of expertise (anatomy, physiology, cardiopulmonary, therapeutic diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions); establishing and maintaining a research/scholarly agenda; mentoring students. Duties also include conducting formative and summative curricular assessments including collecting information from alumni and employers; assisting the DPT Director; and serving on program, department, college and university committees. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. 

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences is actively developing a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The program is expected to submit its application for candidacy to the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) in Fall 2027.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a doctorate degree. If the doctorate is not in Physical Therapy, they must hold a master’s or bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy. ABDs will also be considered but must have earned a doctorate before appointment. The candidate must have an active unrestricted PT license; a minimum of 3 years of full-time clinical practice following licensure; strong leadership skills and a vision for excellence; excellent communication skills; and an established research agenda. We strongly encourage candidates with 3 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in DPT program; participation in a minimum of one CAPTE Self Study.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process 

The first review of applications will be 12/15/2025. The completed employment application must include:

• Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree
• Names and contact information of three current professional references

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/. For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Fredy Mora Solis, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, at fredy.solis@tamiu.edu.

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