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Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is seeking candidates for the Inaugural Director of the Physical Therapy program in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The successful candidate will be an effective, innovative and collaborative leader who will build and develop a new Doctor of Physical Therapy program (DPT) in a growing international University of nearly 9,000 students, serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community. The College of Nursing and Health Science (CNHS) has seen progressive growth and will be adding a new State-of-the-art Health Sciences Education and Research Center in Fall, 2025. The addition of a DPT program strategically positions the College and the University to address the medically underserved communities it serves and the health needs of the region.

Reporting directly to the Dean of the College with both teaching and administrative responsibilities in a 12-month clinical track appointment, the Director of the DPT program will be a key leader in advancing the mission of TAMIU and preparing students to practice in an increasingly complex and multicultural society. The Inaugural Director of the Physical Therapy program offers a unique leadership opportunity to lead and shape strategy and bring a critical health care discipline to a medically underserved community. The Director will also have responsibility for leading the initial accreditation process with the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), development of curriculum, development of DPT specific policies and procedures and ensuring the DPT program follows all state and national accrediting and professional bodies.

APPLICATION AND NOMINATION PROCESS

The search is being assisted by Academic Search.  To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please view the full position profile for Director of Physical Therapy at www.academicsearch.org under the “Open Searches” tab.

Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest may be submitted in confidence to: DirectorPT@academicsearch.org.

Applications should consist of:

• A letter of interest that addresses qualifications;
• A complete curriculum vitae (CV);
• The names and contact information (phone and email) of three professional references, none of whom will be contacted without prior notification to the candidate.
• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred degree (official transcripts required later in process)

The position is open until filled, but only applications received by January 27, 2025 can be assured full consideration.

Confidential conversations about this opportunity may be arranged by emailing the Senior Consultant for the search:  Suzanne Mellon at Suzanne.Mellon@academicsearch.org or via the following booking link: Suzanne’s Calendar.

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Texas A&M International University shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity for its employees (refer to System Policy 08.01 – Civil Rights Protections and Compliance and System Policy 08.01.01 – Civil Rights Compliance).

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