Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor- DPT

Job Title

Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor- DPT

Agency

Texas A&M University

• Texarkana

Department

CASE Nursing/Kinesiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Texas A&M University-Texarkana (A&M-Texarkana) is developing a unique seven (7) semester hybrid physical therapy program. A&M-Texarkana Department of Physical Therapy (DPT) is focused on improving the health of rural populations in eastern Texas in part through improving access to healthcare providers including physical therapists.

A&M-Texarkana DPT is seeking applications for both tenure track faculty members with terminal academic degrees (PhD, EdD, ScD, etc.) 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 including neuroscience, movement science, neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal core, physiology, clinical diagnostics, interventions, prosthetics and orthotics, clinical medicine, pharmacology, radiology and pediatrics, evidence-based practice, and ethics. Participation in scholarly research and activities is expected and supported, along with department, community, and university service activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and expertise in teaching by teaching or co-teaching didactic and immersive lab courses related to his/her/their areas of expertise.

• Ability to interact effectively with people from all backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty, and staff.

• Ensures the delivery of curriculum based on evidence, contemporary clinical practice and CAPTE requirements.

• Establishes and implements a personal scholarly agenda.

• Promotes, helps plan and participates in community and university service.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

Instructor Rank Qualifications

• Earned DPT, MPT, BSPT with Academic Doctorate or Earned DPT

• Active unrestricted PT license in state of residence

• Minimum of three (3) 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

• Committed to developing and sustaining strong and substantive community relations.

• Ability to teach DPT coursework.

• Knowledge of CAPTE accreditation

Assistant Professor Rank Qualifications

• Hold a degree in physical therapy (BS, MS, or DPT) from an accredited institution; if that degree is not a DPT, the candidate must have an earned or be in the candidacy phase of a terminal academic doctoral degree (e.g. DSc, EdD, PhD) by the start date of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for an active, unrestricted Physical Therapy license in any state.

• Demonstrate evidence of professional or community service activities/engagement

• Demonstrate contemporary expertise in areas of teaching (i.e. post-professional certifications, continuing education, etc.)

• Demonstrate evidence of participation in the design, conduct or dissemination of original research.

Associate Professor Rank Qualifications

• All minimum and Assistant Professor qualifications

• At least five (5) years of full-time teaching experience at the Assistant Professor rank.

• A minimum of four (4) peer-reviewed publications or presentations.

• A minimum of two (2) service activities at the department, college, or university level.

• Evidence of satisfactory student evaluations.

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

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.

• Ability to work remotely and travel to campus as assigned

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Competencies

• Communication

• Oral: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Written: Composes and responds to email, formal letters, notes, text messages and online messages with clarity and professionalism, Written communication should be comprehensive, accurate, appropriate, and understandable to the target reader. Written communication should utilize correct spelling and grammar.

• Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Professionalism

• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Adaptability

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Initiative

• Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

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 with one reference being a supervisor/manager and copies of your transcripts in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to "revise" or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.