Director, School of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

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About The Position

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice. At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove and Hillsboro. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge. Description The School of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training houses the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) programs. The Director of the School of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training is the chief academic officer for these programs, and also serves as the DPT Program Director. The Director reports to the Vice Provost and Executive Dean of the College of Health Professions, is a member of the College of Health Professions Deans and Directors Council, and serves on University committees. The Director provides leadership and administration for the School, supports the mission of the School and DPT and MSAT programs, promotes a positive and respectful environment for students, faculty and staff, and represents the School in the College, the University, the community, and the profession. The Director is responsible for providing guidance in the development of long-range programmatic planning, goals, and objectives.

Requirements

• PhD, EdD, DSc or similar terminal doctorate degree and to possess or be eligible to hold an Oregon Physical Therapy License.
• Applicant holds an active, unencumbered PT license in any United States jurisdiction.
• Has a minimum of six years of full-time higher education experience, with a minimum of three years of full-time experience as a core faculty member in a CAPTE-accredited entry-level physical therapist education program.
• Academic experience allowing the candidate to be eligible for Associate or Full Professor status
• Evidence of increasing administrative, management, and budgetary responsibilities
• Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Management style which emphasizes open communication, collaborative work relations, and continuous quality improvement
• Knowledge of curriculum design, outcomes assessment, and accreditation
• Teaching experience in physical therapy, athletic training, or health care higher education
• Service to the community and the physical therapy and/or athletic training professions

Nice To Haves

• Athletic Training degree or background
• Understanding of the profession of Athletic Training and its academic accreditation process

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for the School of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
• Foster a community of inclusion in all aspects of departmental functions, including instruction, service, scholarship, advising, administrative work and collaboration with students
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external parties to promote the DPT and MSAT programs and to support the mission of the School
• Actively pursue external opportunities for funding, facilities, and research
• Prepare, manage, and administer program budgets and advocate for economic support
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and accreditation standards
• Facilitate the faculty in long-range planning and program development
• Guide the faculty in outcomes assessment and curriculum review
• Contribute to recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of faculty and staff
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate administrative personnel
• Implement standards for student performance and advancement
• Coordinate fundraising activities in support of programmatic goals
• Represent the School in the University’s administrative structure
• Represent the School on local, state, and national levels within the professions and the community

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (for vacation, holidays—including winter break—and sick leave)
• Medical coverage with alternative care options (with in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction)
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans
• Generous retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
• Free mental health appointments
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
• On-campus benefits, including free access to our sports facility and library
• Discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services, and outdoor program gear rentals (including kayaks, snowshoes, and bikes)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree