InstructorAssistant ProfessorAssociate Professor- DPT
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Job Title
Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor DPTAgency
Texas A&M University TexarkanaDepartment
CASE Nursing/KinesiologyProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Texarkana TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
The Texas A&M UniversityTexarkana (A&MTexarkana) is developing a unique seven 7 semester hybrid physical therapy program. A&MTexarkana 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&MTexarkana DPT is seeking applications for both tenure track faculty members with terminal academic degrees (PhD EdD ScD etc. and nontenure 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 evidencebased 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 coteaching 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 fulltime 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. postprofessional 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 fulltime teaching experience at the Assistant Professor rank.
A minimum of four 4 peerreviewed 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 everyones 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 selfdevelopment 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 .
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
