Professor / Associate Director, Physical Therapy (12307)

Texas Woman's University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Houston seeks an Associate Director for the School of Physical Therapy to assist in operational management and academic leadership. The ideal candidate will possess an earned doctorate and experience in teaching, scholarship, and service. Responsibilities include advising the Director, supervising staff, and overseeing campus budgets. This position is pivotal in maintaining academic standards and promoting faculty development. Join our diverse community committed to excellence in education and research.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of teaching, scholarship, and service at the national level.
• Demonstrated academic leadership and collaboration skills.
• Eligible for PT licensure in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Advises and assists the Director in carrying out School initiatives.
• Assists Director with staff supervision, and manages daily operations.
• Maintains budgetary oversight of all campus-related budgets.

Skills

Teaching

Scholarship

Administrative skills

Financial management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Earned doctorate

Graduation from accredited physical therapist program

Job description

Reports to: Director, School of Physical Therapy

Summary of Duties: The Associate Director advises and assists the Director in planning and implementing the goals for the School. The Associate Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school on the respective campus. The Associate Director assumes the duties of the Director in the absence of the Director.

Specific Responsibilities: School Level

• Advises and assists the Director in carrying out School initiatives
• Recommends new faculty/staff appointments
• Contributes to the School through teaching, research, and service activities

Specific Responsibilities: Campus Level

• Assigns faculty workload according to university policy
• Assists Director with staff supervision (Dallas, Denton, and Houston coordinators)
• Daily operations
• Creates campus‑specific goals
• Assigns administrative tasks to faculty, as needed
• Conducts campus faculty meetings
• Prepares campus‑specific reports
• Maintains campus‑specific equipment and supplies
• Conducts faculty and staff performance reviews and submits to the Director for input
• Follows University and School policies for student enrollment, tracking student progress, student appeals, and program completion
• Orient new faculty, staff, and students to the campus and the school
• Promotes faculty development and scholarship activity
• Maintains budgetary oversight/approval authority of all campus‑related budgets
• Conducting periodic class meetings with each group of entry‑level students to advise them of events and procedures pertinent to their academic program.

Required Education/Experience

• An earned doctorate
• Graduation from an accredited physical therapist program
• A distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and service at the national level
• Demonstrated academic leadership and collaboration skills
• Excellent communication and administrative skills
• Financial management skills

Required Licensure/Certification: Eligible for PT licensure in the State of Texas

To apply to the posting please visit our TWU Careers website.

Texas Woman’s University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate’s ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman’s University deemed security‑sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

About Us

TWU is the nation’s largest university system focused on women and a federally recognized Hispanic‑Serving Institution. TWU is situated approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas‑Fort Worth Metroplex and is home to approximately 16,433 graduate and undergraduate students across three campuses; Denton, Dallas, and Houston respectively. This diverse academic student community is guided by faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. TWU is ranked among the nation’s top ethnically diverse institutions according to U.S. News & World Report (2022).

Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu