Our teachers are physiotherapists first. NCAHP norms expect all teaching staff to also practise clinically at the attached hospitals and OPD, so students learn from people who treat patients every week. Specialists in the medical sciences teach anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, neurology and allied subjects.
Teaching cadres
Principal / Dean
Senior-most Professor; leads academics, clinical training and quality.
Professors
Lead departments, research and curriculum delivery.
Associate Professors
Teach and supervise clinical training, projects and internship.
Assistant Professors
Teach theory, practicals and clinics; mentor student groups.
Tutors / Demonstrators
Support laboratory and skills teaching (non-academic posts).
Medical & allied faculty
Specialists for basic, para-clinical and clinical medical subjects.
Qualifications (NCAHP norms)
| Designation | Qualification & experience | Publications |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | BPT and MPT with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) from a recognised university | 2 |
| Associate Professor | MPT with 5 years' total experience as Assistant Professor (preferably 2 as Senior AP) and a UGC-recognised PhD in a physiotherapy discipline | 5 |
| Professor | MPT with 10 years' total experience, including 5 years as Associate Professor, and a UGC-recognised PhD in a physiotherapy discipline | 8 |
| Dean / Principal | MPT and PhD with 10 years' total experience, including 5 years as Professor; the senior-most Professor | Strong record |
| Tutor / Demonstrator | BPT with at least two years' experience; full-time regular post | – |
Source: NCAHP Curriculum Handbook of Physiotherapy (2025), Annexure 2. Pay scales as per UGC norms; teaching faculty retire at 65.
Teachers of medical subjects
Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Orthopaedics, General Medicine, General Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Cardiology and related subjects are taught by teachers with MD / MS / M.Sc. / PhD / DM / M.Ch. in the subject. Psychology, Sociology, Biostatistics, English and Computer Applications are taught by postgraduates with at least 55% in the subject.
Staffing as the programme grows
NCAHP norms add faculty as each new batch joins. For an intake of up to 50 students, the minimum cumulative staffing is:
| Stage | Professor | Assoc. Prof. | Asst. Prof. | Demonstrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before Year 1 starts | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Before Year 2 starts | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Before Year 3 starts | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| Before Year 4 starts | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
Minimum weekly teaching load: Professor 8 h, Associate Professor 12 h, Assistant Professor 18 h.
Support staff
- Physiotherapists (OPD)
- Librarian & Assistant Librarian
- Office Superintendent
- Accountant
- Office Assistant / Data Entry
- Laboratory Attendants
- Housekeeping
Join our faculty
Qualified physiotherapists (MPT / PhD) and medical-science teachers interested in teaching at RCP can send their CV to the college office.