Director, Physical Therapy Program

Maryville University•Town and Country, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Walker College of Health Professions at Maryville University invites applications for the Program Director of the Physical Therapy Program. This is a full-time faculty leadership position seeking an accomplished educator, leader, and clinician-scholar passionate about advancing physical therapy education, supporting faculty excellence, and fostering student success. The role offers the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a growing program while ensuring academic excellence, compliance with accreditation standards, and exceptional student outcomes.

Requirements

An academic doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Minimum of six years of teaching experience in higher education.
Minimum of three years of full-time experience as core faculty in a CAPTE-accredited entry-level physical therapist education program.
Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, and program administration.
Knowledge of current issues, trends, and accreditation standards within physical therapy education.
Ability to teach within the Physical Therapy curriculum and area of expertise.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience serving as a Program Director, Associate Program Director, Department Chair, or similar academic leadership role.
Experience leading accreditation activities, self-studies, and site visits.
Experience managing budgets, personnel, and strategic initiatives.
Established professional network within the physical therapy profession.
Record of scholarship, service, and professional engagement.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the Physical Therapy Program.
Lead the ongoing review, development, and continuous improvement of curriculum, ensuring alignment with accreditation requirements, industry trends, and best practices.
Guide curriculum proposals through university governance processes and maintain accurate program documentation.
Collaborate with college leadership for long-term academic planning and program growth.
Lead program assessment efforts and utilize outcomes data to drive continuous improvement.
Monitor student achievement, licensure outcomes, and program effectiveness metrics.
Develop and implement strategies to support student success and program excellence.
Serve as the primary liaison to accreditation agencies and regulatory bodies, ensuring ongoing compliance with all accreditation standards and reporting requirements.
Lead accreditation self-studies, site visit preparation, annual reporting, and program review activities.
Recruit, hire, onboard, mentor, and evaluate full-time and adjunct faculty.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous professional growth.
Provide leadership in faculty development, performance management, and succession planning.
Support teaching excellence through observation, coaching, and ongoing feedback.
Provide leadership for student recruitment and retention initiatives.
Participate in admissions-related activities and recruitment events.
Serve as the primary point of contact for program-level academic and professional conduct matters.
Oversee recommendations regarding admissions, progression, graduation, and academic standing.
Oversee course scheduling, faculty assignments, and instructional resources.
Develop annual budget requests and manage program resources effectively.
Collaborate with university partners to identify grants, donations, contracts, and other external funding opportunities.
Ensure operational decisions support program priorities and institutional goals.
Build and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations, clinical partners, professional associations, and alumni.
Collaborate across the Walker College of Health Professions and the broader university community.
Represent the program within professional organizations and the physical therapy profession.
Serve on college and university committees as assigned.