Assistant Professor Instruction - Physical Therapy & Rehab Science

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch invites applications for a faculty position in the School of Health Professions. The role focuses on developing and updating courses across three Doctor of Physical Therapy programs, including online and in-person formats, with involvement in service activities and student advising.

Ideal candidates hold a doctoral degree in physical therapy or a related field, are licensed in the U.S., and have clinical specialization with teaching experience in DPT

Qualifications

• Doctorate in physical therapy or related field; licensed in the U.S. and eligible in Texas.
• Preferred: clinical specialist with integumentary rehab or O&P expertise.
• Two or more years of teaching in DPT programs or related fields; online teaching experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain courses (online and face-to-face) in all three DPT programs.
• Participate in service activities and advise students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical specialization in integumenta

Online teaching proficiency

Education

Academic doctorate in physical therapy or related field

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain courses, including online as well as face-to-face courses as assigned in all three DPT programs;
• Participate in service activities including SHP, university, and professional committees as well as community service; and advise students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Academic doctorate (i.e. PhD, EdD, DSc, etc.) in physical therapy or related field. Licensed PT in the U. S. and eligible to be licensed in Texas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience as a clinical specialist with expertise in integumentary rehabilitation and/or orthotics and prosthetics (O&P), as well as two or more years of teaching experience in DPT programs or related fields.
• Established expertise in teaching and learning in online environments is a plus.

SALARY

Commensurate with experience.

Physical Location of Position

Galveston, TX - School of Health Professions

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

1144 -Health Professions & Nsg

Job

FacultyRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Exec / Faculty / Physician

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Aug 3, 2026, 4:05:31 PM