Job Description

The Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions at UT San Antonio is looking for an open rank Physical Therapy faculty to join our team. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, scholarship, service, and program development within the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program.

The ideal candidate will enhance the department’s teaching and scholarship excellence in their area of expertise. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and track record.

Responsibilities:

· Contribute to teaching assigned courses within the DPT curriculum, in collaboration with the Chair of Physical Therapy.

· Participate in curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement aligned with accreditation standards (e.g., CAPTE, NPTE).

· Demonstrate effective instructional design, delivery, and student engagement in both classroom and clinical education settings.

· Advise and mentor students in academic progression, research, and scholarly activities.

· Participate in research and scholarly activities aligned with program and departmental goals, in collaboration with the Chair of Physical Therapy.

· Contribute to program, school, and university committees and initiatives.

· Engage in professional, community, and institutional service.

· Maintain current clinical expertise and professional development.

· Collaborate with faculty to ensure program outcomes and accreditation standards are achieved.

· Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

· Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy or a related field (e.g., DPT, PhD, EdD, DSc, or DrPH) completed by the start date.

· Current Physical Therapy license (or eligibility) in the U.S.

· Clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist.

· Experience teaching or strong potential for teaching in a physical therapy professional program.

· Demonstrate expertise in a relevant area of physical therapy practice.

· Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

· Commitment to working collaboratively in a diverse academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Board certification or equivalent advanced clinical specialization.

· Prior teaching experience in a DPT or related academic program.

· Teaching expertise in Acute Care, Physiology, Exercise Physiology, and/or Cardio-Pulmonary rehabilitation.

· Established or emerging research agenda with peer-reviewed publications.

· Clinical expertise in areas such as acute care or cardiopulmonary practice.

· Experience as a clinical instructor and active engagement in clinical practice.

· Service and leadership in professional organizations at local, national, or international levels

About University of Texas San Antonio (UT San Antonio):

The University of Texas San Antonio is a leading academic health science center recognized globally for excellence in education, research, and patient care. With six school and a strong record of NIH funding, UT San Antonio is committed to improving lives through innovation, collaboration, and community engagement.

For more information on UT San Antonio visit our website at www.uthscsa.edu

Application and Nomination Process:

A complete application should include the following:

1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position.

2. Updated CV or Resume.

3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

4. Three (3) professional references with contact information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)

The search will remain open until the position is filled.