Adjunct Instructor – Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (Hybrid)

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor position in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. This is a part-time, per-semester appointment with a hybrid teaching model, offering instructional flexibility as needs arise for Fall 2028 through Spring 2030.

The Adjunct will contribute to didactic coursework and immersive labs, coordinate grading and course content, and collaborate with faculty to support student learning in areas across the DPT

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Active, unencumbered physical therapy license in any US jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated content expertise for teaching responsibilities.
• Contemporary clinical experience and ongoing professional development preferred.
• ABPTS or other specialty certifications preferred when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate immersive laboratory experiences or teach didactic courses in DPT curriculum areas.
• Coordinate course administration including grading, content loading, meetings, and deadlines.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Physical therapy expertise

Professional development

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or doctoral degree

Job description

Job TitleAdjunct Instructor – Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (Hybrid) Agency Texas A&M International University Department College Of Nursing & Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate

Job Location Laredo, Texas

Job Type Faculty

The Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program has openings for part-time Adjunct Instructors appointed on a per-semester basis. Applying for a part-time teaching appointment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program adds applicants to a pool that is available to the program for selection as instructional needs arise for Fall 2028 through Spring 2030.

Minimum Educational Requirements

• An earned Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or other academic doctoral degree in a regionally accredited institution.
• A current, active, and unencumbered physical therapist license in any United States jurisdiction (required for licensed physical therapist positions).
• Demonstrated content expertise appropriate for the assigned teaching responsibilities.
• Contemporary clinical experience and evidence of ongoing professional development are preferred.
• Board certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) or other specialty certifications (e.g., OCS, SCS, NCS, PCS, CCS, GCS, WCS) are preferred when appropriate to the assigned content area.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adjunct instructors may be assigned to facilitate immersive laboratory experiences, assist with laboratory instruction, or teach didactic courses in one or more of the following areas within the Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum: Structural Human Anatomy, Systems Screening and Basic Examination Skills, Therapeutic Exercise and Manual Therapy Techniques, Biomechanics and Kinesiology, Neuroscience for Physical Therapy, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency Care Procedures, Business and Management in Physical Therapy, Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions, Diagnosis and Management of Neurological Conditions, Diagnosis and Management of Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Integumentary, Metabolic, and Endocrine Conditions.
• Must coordinate course administrative duties such as, but not limited to, grading student work, loading all course content, such as assessments and lecture modules, meeting with students, submitting grades in a timely manner, meeting census and grade deadlines, and additional administrative duties as needed.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
• Unofficial transcripts
• Copies of the required license and certifications.

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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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international university, poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community. TAMIU provides over 9000 students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs, built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers a range of baccalaureate and masters programs and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees in International Business and Criminal Justice. Programs focus on developing undergraduate and graduate offerings with a progressive international agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines. TAMIU prepares students for leadership roles in an increasingly complex, culturally diverse state, national, and global society. Through instruction, faculty and student research, and public service, TAMIU improves the quality of lives for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities.

Texas A&M International University is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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