Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director

Grand Valley State University•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Valley State University’s Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, within the College of Health Professions, seeks a tenure-stream faculty member at the Associate Professor level or higher to serve as Director of its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. This is a full-time, 12-month position with a start date in August 2027. The DPT program is a three-year program accredited through April 30, 2034, housed in a state-of-the-art facility on a growing health campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The position offers opportunities for clinical and scholarly interprofessional collaboration within the university and with community healthcare institutions. The Program Director oversees accreditation, budget, admissions, assessment, and curriculum activities, and supports faculty development in teaching, scholarship, and service. The role also includes teaching in the faculty member’s area of clinical expertise, advising students, conducting scholarly activity, directing graduate student research, and contributing service to the college, university, community, and profession. The Director represents the program in state, regional, and national physical therapy education communities. The minimum starting salary is $125,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance; employer retirement contributions; wellness resources; and a tuition waiver effective on the date of hire. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Applications submitted by February 15, 2027, will receive priority consideration; the position may close at the university’s discretion and will remain open until filled.

Requirements

Earned post-professional doctoral degree.
Hold the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor in an accredited DPT program.
Strong understanding of higher education and contemporary physical therapy practice.
Record of effective administrative and teaching experience, with evidence of scholarship and service activity.
Currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in Michigan.
Strong collaborative and collegial interpersonal relationships with peers and students.
Excellent time-management and leadership skills.
Supportive of efforts to improve equity and inclusion within the profession.
Committed to supporting the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of the university, college, program, and profession.
Legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a program director and with the CAPTE accreditation process.
Values diversity of people, ideas, and experiences.

Responsibilities

Oversee program accreditation, budget, admissions, assessment, and curriculum activities.
Support faculty development in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Teach in the area of clinical expertise and advise students.
Participate in independent scholarly activity and direct graduate student research.
Participate in college, university, community, and professional service.
Represent the Grand Valley State University physical therapy program in state, regional, and national physical therapy education communities.