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

Job Title

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

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Physical Therapy

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

At Tarleton State University College 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 Clinical-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 stakeholder. 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. Faculty are also expected to engage in scholarship in alignment with accreditation requirements.

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 required to teach at other campuses or online at the institution’s discretion.

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 University Doctor of Physical Therapy program committees and/or other committees within the institution.

• Demonstrate commitment to excellence in Physical Therapy education and leadership in rural health disparities.  

• Adhere to the Core Values and Ethics of the Physical Therapy Profession.

• Must take an active role in accreditation-related tasks and other institutional service activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Upon Student Matriculation:

100% Teaching and Service:  

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum. 

• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc. 

• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements. 

• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning. 

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