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Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education (DCE) for the

Employer
Sam Houston State University
Location
Huntsville, Texas, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Oct 2, 2024
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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.

Position Information

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/Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education (DCE) for the proposed Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program

Requisition
202400135F

Rank
Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor

FLSA status
Exempt

Hiring Salary

Salary commensurate with experience, education, and level of appointment.

Position Category

Position Type
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

College
College of Health Sciences

Department
College of Health Sciences

Open Date
10/02/2024

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/40883

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name
Dr. Sambit Mohapatra

Title

Sambit Mohapatra, P.T., Ph.D.
Program Director and Professor, Physical Therapy
College of Health Sciences
Sam Houston State University
PO Box 2301
Huntsville, TX 77358

Contact Phone

Contact Email
smohapatra@shsu.edu

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

The Department of Physical Therapy invites applications for a 12-month full-time Director of Clinical Education ( DCE ) at the rank of Clinical Assistant/Associate professor for our pre-accreditation status Doctor of Physical Therapy ( DPT ) program. This core faculty position will require teaching, scholarship, advisement and services responsibilities in addition to the administration of clinical education for the DPT program. The appointment can begin as early as January 2025.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Doctor of Physical Therapy ( DPT )

Preferred Qualifications
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists ( ABPTS ) certified specialization
A terminal degree in physical therapy, rehabilitation or other health related professions (PhD, DSc or EdD),

Experience Required for the Position

Applicant must have earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, who holds an active, unencumbered PT license in any United States jurisdiction and is in compliance with the practice act in Texas. Must have a minimum of three years of full-time post licensure clinical practice. In addition, the applicant must have two years of clinical practice experience as a site coordinator of clinical education ( SCCE ) and/or clinical instructor (CI) in physical therapy, or a minimum of two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist education program.

Other Requirements for the Position

Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience as a DCE . Evidence of an ongoing or developing record of a scholarly agenda.
Knowledge of, and experience with, physical therapy accreditation criteria related to the clinical education curriculum and state agency regulations. Familiarity with the details of clinical education and practicum site establishment. Evidence of contemporary expertise in one or more content areas taught within physical therapy curriculum as demonstrated by an American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists ( ABPTS ) certified specialization or a terminal degree (PhD, DSc or EdD).

Special Instructions Summary

Applicants should submit:
(1) a letter of interest/cover letter that addresses qualifications and fit to the position and department,
(2) a curriculum vitae,
(3) Unofficial transcripts from all degrees earned
(4) Names and contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be required if the candidate is selected for an interview, but they are not needed to apply.

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled.

Any questions pertaining to this position can be emailed to the Search Committee Chair:

Sambit Mohapatra, P.T., Ph.D.
Program Director and Professor, Physical Therapy
College of Health Sciences
Sam Houston State University
Email: smohapatra@shsu.edu

Location:
The proposed Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will be housed in Conroe, Texas on SHSU’s Medical and Health Professions Campus, and will matriculate students in January 2028. In 2021, SHSU received tuition revenue bond funding to build an 80,000 square foot Health Professions Building. The new building, estimated to open in December 2025, will house four academic programs including the MS in Athletic Training, MS in Dietetics, MS in Physician Assistant (proposed), and Doctor of Physical Therapy (proposed). 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 world’s 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 SHSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. 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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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you learn about this position?
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
    • HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
    • The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
    • Association for Women in Science
    • TWC - Work in Texas
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
    • SHSU Website
    • SHSU Employee
    • SHSU Recruiter
    • Other
  2. If your response to the question above was 'Other' please indicate from what source.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. If your response to the question above was 'SHSU Employee' please indicate employee's name and department.

    (Open Ended Question)

Candidate Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
  3. Reference Contact Information
  4. Transcripts
Optional Documents

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