Program Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Universities of Wisconsin • Stevens Point, WI

1d • $140,000

About The Position

The Program Director for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program provides visionary and strategic leadership for a program grounded in community engagement and rural health access. The Director oversees program administration, including curriculum development, faculty recruitment and mentorship, accreditation compliance, and budget management. The role ensures alignment with the mission of UW-Stevens Point and the standards of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), while fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares graduates for evidence-based, person-centered practice. The Program Director represents the program within the university and professional community and promotes innovation in teaching, scholarship, and clinical partnerships.

This is an annual tenure-track faculty position. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in the United States by the appointment date; the university does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Employment requires a criminal background check and professional references.

Requirements

• Be a physical therapist with an active, unencumbered Wisconsin license or be eligible for Wisconsin licensure; obtain a Wisconsin license within six months of hire.
• Hold an earned academic doctoral degree.
• Have at least six years of full-time-equivalent experience, including at least three years as a core faculty member in a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program.
• Hold the rank of associate or full professor, or be eligible for associate professor rank at hire; tenure review is contingent with hire.
• Have experience or professional development in educational administration, management, and leadership.
• Demonstrate commitment to competency-based and community-engaged learning, with a vision for preparing physical therapists as primary care providers serving rural communities in Wisconsin and across the nation.
• Have familiarity with CAPTE accreditation requirements and/or experience with other accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Have a record of professional and institutional service.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills and the ability to foster a collaborative, innovative, and energetic faculty team.
• Demonstrate effectiveness as an educator in an entry-level CAPTE-accredited DPT program.
• Be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment; employer sponsorship is not offered.
• Provide three professional references, including one current or former supervisor; the posting indicates a preference for five references, including two current or former supervisors.

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership experience in an entry-level DPT program; committee leadership within an accredited program may demonstrate this expectation.
• Direct experience with competency-based education design or implementation.
• Background in strategic planning, program development, and team building.
• A record of recent scholarly activity consistent with a tenure-eligible faculty member.
• Experience with residency education, ideally in an ABPTRFE-recognized program.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.
• Oversee program administration, including curriculum development, faculty recruitment and mentorship, accreditation compliance, and budget management.
• Ensure the program aligns with the mission of UW-Stevens Point and CAPTE standards.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment that prepares graduates for evidence-based, person-centered practice.
• Represent the program within the university and professional community.
• Promote innovation in teaching, scholarship, and clinical partnerships.

What This Job Offers

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