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Come and join the Bearkat community. Named after Texas legendary hero General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career, including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries, and a flexible work environment fostering work-life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
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This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title: Clinical Assistant Professor for the proposed Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT Program Requisition: 202600008F Rank: Clinical Assistant Professor FLSA status: Exempt Hiring Salary: Commensurate with education and experience Position Category: Position Type: Full-Time Non-Tenure Track College College: College of Health Sciences Department: Dept of Physical Therapy Open Date: 02/11/2026 Quicklink: https://hsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46095 Refer Applicants: To Contact Name: Sambit Mohapatra Title: Department Chair and Program Director Professor Physical Therapy 304 Health Professions Building 945 City Central Ave Conroe, TX 77304 Contact Phone: 936-202-5091 Contact Email: smohapatrashsu.edu
Position Details
The Department of Physical Therapy invites applications for a 12-month full-time non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor for our pre-accreditation status Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT program. This core faculty position will require teaching, advisement, scholarship, and service responsibilities. The position provides administrative support for both full-time and part-time clinical education as needed by the program. Immediate start date available for qualified candidates.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT. A terminal academic Doctoral degree (PhD, DSc, ScD, EdD, or equivalent) is preferred. Active, unencumbered PT license in any United States jurisdiction and compliance with the practice act in Texas.
Experience Required for the Position
Full-time post-licensure clinical practice experience with demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of physical therapy practice. Evidence of teaching ability and commitment to physical therapy education.
Other Requirements for the Position
Preferred Qualifications:
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Summary
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and motivated team within a growing health professions campus supported by engaged campus leadership, strong administrative infrastructure, and mission-driven faculty members. This position offers the opportunity to help shape a new DPT program in a collaborative, well-resourced, and forward-thinking academic environment. The program benefits from close collaboration with other health professions programs housed on the Medical and Health Professions Campus, as well as modern facilities and a shared commitment to student success and academic excellence.
Location
The proposed Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will be housed in Conroe, Texas, on SHSUs Medical and Health Professions Campus and will matriculate students in August 2027. In 2021, SHSU received tuition revenue bond funding to build an 80,000 square foot Health Professions Building. The new building is now complete and operational, housing four academic programs, including the MS in Athletic Training, MS in Dietetics, MS in Physician Assistant, and proposed Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Conroe, Texas, is in Montgomery County, about 40 miles north of Houston, the 4th largest city in the U.S. The Houston Medical Center, located near downtown Houston, is the worlds largest medical complex. The SHSU Medical and Health Professions campus is approximately 10 miles north of the Medical Center of the north. Also located on this campus is SHSUs College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Letters of recommendation will be required if the candidate is selected for an interview but are not needed to apply.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applications must be submitted through the SHSU job portal to be considered for this position. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. This position needs to be filled immediately, and interviews will be conducted as qualified applications are received.
Any questions pertaining to these positions can be emailed to the Search Committee Chair, Sambit Mohapatra, P.T., Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Program Director-Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Sam Houston State University, Email: smohapatrashsu.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke-Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at-will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions.
Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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