Chair - Department of Physical Therapy

Position Title :

Chair - Department of Physical Therapy

Job Posting Number : 2026020TTL

Job Location : Round Rock

Department :

Department of Physical Therapy

Position Description :

Texas State University invites applicants for the position of Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy in the College of Health Professions . The department, located on our Round Rock Campus (RRC) offers a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy. In the fall of 2024, the department included 20 faculty and staff serving over 134 doctoral students. The Chair has a 12-month appointment, including scholarship and teaching responsibilities.

Texas State University’s Round Rock campus is centrally located in the healthcare nexus of our region, enabling Texas State to offer expanded collaborative opportunities with area healthcare facilities. The Department of Physical Therapy is housed in the newly constructed (2018) Willow Hall. Willow Hall is equipped with a state-of-the-art3,500 square foot Physical Therapy Clinic with research space with a 10-camera Vicon motion capture system, force plates, and surface EMG system. An additional lab includes 921 square feet of dynamic research space with split belt treadmill and exercise testing equipment. Additional information about the university and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at http : / / www.txstate.edu . Texas State University and Concept Companies are partnering to develop a life sciences incubator at TXST’s Round Rock Campus . The facility will focus on advancing research and innovation in the life sciences and medical fields.

Reporting to the Dean, department chairs are the chief executives of their departments and are responsible for the implementation of the university, college, and department policies and for the development, coordination, and administration of all academic programs and activities within their departments. As representatives of their departments, chairs articulate program aspirations to constituents inside and outside the university community, develop and implement strategic goals, promote research excellence, and provide collaborative leadership in the College. Dynamic leadership, clear communication, strong interpersonal skills, and a keen strategic vision are crucial characteristics required for success.

Drawing on the assistance and advice of the faculty and staff, the chair has the lead responsibility for the administration of the department and physical therapy clinic, including preparing and managing the budget to achieve departmental goals. In addition, the chair is responsible for providing leadership for matters related to accreditation, teaching schedules, recruitment of new faculty, evaluation of faculty and staff performance, support for grant and external development opportunities, student advising, and formulation and implementation of strategic plans and policies. For more information on the responsibilities and role of the department chair at Texas State, please visit : https : / / policies.txstate.edu / division-policies / academic-affairs / 01-02-11.html .

Required Qualifications :

Required Qualifications for Appointment to the Rank of Associate Professor :

• Has an earned academic doctoral degree from an accredited university (i.e., PhD, EdD, DSc)
• Tenured faculty member with a current rank of associate professor (with at least three years in rank by September 1, 2025).
• Demonstrable record of scholarly, teaching, and service excellence commensurate with appointment at the rank of associate professor in the department, inclusive of a record of sustained peer-reviewed publications and research funding.
• A licensed PT, or eligible to apply for licensure, in the state of Texas.
• Active American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) membership

Required Qualifications for Appointment to the Rank of Professor :

Preferred Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications for Appointment to the Rank of Associate Professor :

Preferred Qualifications for Appointment to the Rank of Professor :

Application Procedures :

Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered : https : / / jobs.hr.txstate.edu / postings / 53383 .

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials by August 15, 2025 :

The confidential review of credentials will continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries, please e-mail Dr. Farzan Irani, Chair of the Search Committee, at healthprofdean@txstate.edu . Please indicate “PT Chair Position” in the subject line of all correspondence.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Proposed Start Date :

Spring 2026

Posting Date : 07 / 17 / 2025

Review Date : 08 / 15 / 2025

Open Until Filled? : Yes

Legal Notices :

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks / cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.

Reasonable Accommodation :

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Record Checks and Verifications :

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment :

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State? :

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities : Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link :

https : / / jobs.hr.txstate.edu / postings / 53383