Assistant Professor, DPT Education & Research

University of North Texas - Denton; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Assistant Professor in the residential Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The role focuses on teaching, scholarship, mentoring students, and contributing to accreditation efforts.

Minimum qualifications include a CAPTE-accredited DPT, eligibility for the Assistant Professor rank, and Texas licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• DPT degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Eligibility for appointment at the Assistant Professor rank.
• Active Texas physical therapy license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Texas.
• Evidence of scholarly activity and research productivity.
• Experience teaching evidence-based/practical sciences in PT education.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the entry level DPT curriculum.
• Maintain or collaborate on an active program of scholarship.
• Mentor DPT students in scholarly activities.
• Advise students and participate in departmental and university service.
• Support program operations and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Scholarly activity

Teaching experience

Communication

Collaboration

Professional activities

Education

DPT degree from CAPTE-accredited program

Post-professional degree preferred

Job description

The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Assistant Professor in the residential Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The role focuses on teaching, scholarship, mentoring students, and contributing to accreditation efforts.

Minimum qualifications include a CAPTE-accredited DPT, eligibility for the Assistant Professor rank, and Texas licensure or eligibility.