Asst. Professor - Physical Therapy teaches courses in the discipline area of physical therapy. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Asst. Professor - Physical Therapy provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Asst. Professor - Physical Therapy typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and contributes to research In a specialized field. (Copyright 2025 Salary.com)
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1) Develop and maintain courses, including online as well as face-to-face courses as assigned in all three PT programs; 2) Participate in service activities including SHP, university, and professional organization committees as well as community service; 3) advise students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Academic doctorate (i.e. PhD, EdD, Dsc, etc.) in related field to physical therapy. Licensed PT in the U. S. and eligible to be licensed in Texas.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
At least three years teaching experience in general, neurological, or cardiovascular pulmonary PT education program with demonstrated scholarship and research experience. Expertise in teaching and learning in online environments is a plus.
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.
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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.