Position Details Position Information Position Title Instructor for Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Academic Year 2026-2027 UIW Mission University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good. Position Summary The School of Rehabilitation Sciences invites part-time faculty candidates for Instructor for Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. This position will serve as a small group facilitator/tutor in the Physical Therapy Reasoning course series [~6 hours per week]. On a rare occasion, the person could serve as a teaching assistant in the Patient-Client Management course series. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of part-time faculty members at the University include teaching with service and professional activities as assigned. This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed during the academic year. Full-Time Faculty Annual Assignment Period NA-part-time faculty Benefits This position is not benefits eligible. Essential Functions Meet with faculty before class and participate in the Comprehensive Practical Exam at the end of the semester, as needed. Guide students in course material set by the instructor of record with the purpose of developing and deepening the student's clinical reasoning. Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met. Occasionally, be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions. Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course. Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom. Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request. Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge Skills and Abilities Strong knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting physical therapy education and practice. Effective instructional delivery. Strong communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal. Strong organizational skills. Strong problem-solving skills. Proficiency in the use of instructional technology. Ability to actively engage students in the learning process. Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom. Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA. Required Education Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Required Work Experience Five (5) years experience as a licensed physical therapist, OR Two (2) years if a graduate of a problem-based learning program, OR Two (2) years if a graduate of a residency. Preferred Qualifications Board-certified clinical specialization. Prior clinical instructor experience. Active in clinical practice. Teaching experience in a physical therapy academic program. Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels. Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations Licensed to practice Physical Therapy. Member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Work Hours Based on course assignment. Most needs are 6 hours a week (2 mornings a week). Physical Demands N/A Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number UN1021PO Number of Vacancies 8 Job Type Part Time Job Category Faculty Desired Start Date Multi-Hire Pool Yes Position End Date (if temporary) Reports to DPT Program Director Salary Open Date 04/09/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant N/A EOE UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). Title IX This position is considered a "Responsible Employee" under Title IX federal regulations and "Mandatory Reporter" under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Unofficial Transcripts 1 Optional Documents Teaching Philosophy Unofficial Transcripts 2 Unofficial Transcripts 3 Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Letter of Recommendation 3 Other Document Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). How did you hear about this employment opportunity? UIW Website HigherEdJobs.com Indeed LinkedIn WorkplaceDiversity.com HispanicDiversity.com BlackJobCenter.com WomensJobCenter.com VeteransConnect.com Personal Referral Employee Referral Other If you selected other, please tell us where? (Open Ended Question) Are you a graduate from an accredited physical therapy program AND either hold an earned doctoral degree or currently enrolled in a doctoral program? No Yes, currently hold PHD and/or DPT in required field Yes, currently enrolled in doctoral program in required field Do you currently have at least five (5) years of experience as a licensed physical therapist AND two (2) years of experience teaching in a physical therapy academic program? No Yes Are you a current member of the American Physical Therapy Association or are you willing to become a member by date of assignment? No Yes, current member * Yes, willing to become member by date of assignment
One of the leading comprehensive universities in Texas, the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio strives to educate men and women who will become concerned and enlightened citizens with values developed in a Judeo-Christian tradition. In 1881 the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word founded Incarnate Word College as a center of higher education for young women. The college was admitted to membership in the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1919, and joined the Texas Association of Colleges as a senior college in 1920. The Graduate Studies division was established in 1950. Male students were first admitted into the college's undergraduate programs in 1970. Incarnate Word College became the University of the Incarnate Word in 1996. Today, UIW is a Hispanic-Serving Institution under federal guidelines.
UIW is the largest Catholic university in Texas and the fourth-largest private university in the state. The enrollment reflects the diversity of South Texas, as more than 60 percent of the students are from racial or ethnic minority groups. UIW is ranked No. 1 nationally among faith-based universities in the conferring of bachelor’s degrees to Hispanics by the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine, and No. 6 nationally among all private, not-for-profit universities. International students comprise 14% of the student body, and they represent over 70 countries. Seventy-five percent of the students depend upon financial aid. A majority of the students are first-generation college attendees.
UIW offers 80 undergraduate and graduate fields of study, including the Ph.D. in Education and doctoral degrees in pharmacy (Pharm.D.), optometry (OD), nursing practice (DNP), physical therapy (DPT) and business administration (DBA). UIW is one of twenty universities in the U.S. with an optometry program, while the pharmacy school is the only one in Texas at a private university. In fall, 2017, the School of Osteopathic Medicine will welcome its first class of students to a new facility at Brooks City Base.
In athletics, UIW is a member of the Division 1 Southland Conference. UIW fielded its first football team in 2009, which plays in Benson Stadium, named after New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson.
With a student-to-faculty classroom ratio of 14:1, UIW is a wireless campus that provides students with an environment that encourages excellence in academics. As part of its international efforts, UIW has agreements for reciprocal education with 123 universities in 40 countries. It also operates academic sites in Mexico City and Irapuato, Mexico, and Heidelberg, Germany.
In 2017, UIW was chosen as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” in a national survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education, the ninth year in a row it has received this prestigious distinction. UIW also made the national Top 10 Honor Roll for eight consecutive years, in the medium-sized classification for universities with enrollments between 3,000 and 9,999 students. The graduate nursing program has been recognized as one of the top 65 graduate programs nationally by U.S. News Media Group.
The University of the Incarnate Word is accredited to award baccalaureate and graduate degrees by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It also is accredited by the Texas Education Agency, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs of the National League for Nursing, the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology, the American Music Therapy Association, the Council of Education of the Deaf, the American Dietetic Association, and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.