Program Director, Physical Therapy

ETSU•Johnson City, TN

22h

About The Position

The Program Director provides leadership, oversight, and continuity for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. Reporting directly to the department chairperson, the position leads communication, program assessment and planning, fiscal management, faculty evaluation, student recruitment and advising, curriculum development and management, outcome documentation, and maintenance of program accreditation. The Program Director also teaches graduate courses in the DPT curriculum and maintains the professional competency and skills required for professional practice. The Program Director participates as a full faculty member, with relevant faculty duties, responsibilities, and benefits, and takes on leadership roles where appropriate. The role involves collaborative work with the department chairperson and faculty in the ongoing development and administration of the program.

Requirements

Earned academic doctoral degree, such as a PhD or EdD.
Licensed Physical Therapist in Tennessee, or eligible for Tennessee licensure and transfer of license within six months of hire.
Knowledge of the CAPTE accreditation process and previous experience with the self-study process.
At least six years of full-time higher education experience, including at least three years of full-time experience in a physical therapist education program.
Experience or formal training in curriculum development, program evaluation, and assessment.
Professional development and/or education in educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment.
At least five years of experience as a practicing physical therapist.
Demonstrated record of service to the profession.
Strong teaching evaluations.
Hold the rank of Associate Professor or higher and demonstrate teaching effectiveness, service, and scholarship commensurate with appointment at ETSU at that rank.
Ability to collaborate with the department chairperson and faculty in program development and administration.
Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.
Ability to promote effective professional relationships in physical therapy and rehabilitation disciplines and within the workplace.
Ability to motivate and mentor faculty and students.
Ability to promote and influence interprofessional education.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Skills in program evaluation, time management, fiscal planning, and marketing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with program development, writing a self-study, and preparing for an accreditation site visit.
Experience evaluating program outcomes and revising curriculum to ensure CAPTE standards are met.
Experience developing and enforcing policies and procedures for a DPT program.
Program recruitment experience.
Experience as a DPT program director and/or graduate-level coordinator.
Knowledge and experience with interprofessional education strategies.
Record of scholarly activity.
Working knowledge of educational theory and methodology.
Experience in leadership and management of personnel.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, oversight, and continuity for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.
Manage program communication, assessment, planning, and fiscal activities.
Evaluate and mentor faculty.
Recruit and advise students.
Establish and manage an effective curriculum.
Document program outcomes and maintain program accreditation.
Teach graduate courses within the DPT curriculum.
Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
Participate as a full member of the faculty and take on leadership roles where appropriate.
Collaborate with the department chairperson and faculty in the ongoing development and administration of the program.