Program Lead, Doctor of Physical Therapy College of Nursing and Health Care Professions
About The Position
The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at Grand Canyon University is seeking an innovative faculty member to lead their new Doctor of Physical Therapy program. This full-time Faculty Program Lead position is responsible for providing effective leadership for the program, its faculty, and students, ensuring high quality and accreditation/regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will value education and interprofessional practice, and support the university's mission. This role is for a seasoned faculty member interested in advancing their career by leading a new hybrid program. GCU offers a strong college and university support system for new leaders. This position requires presence on the Phoenix campus and is not a remote position.
Requirements
- Active, unencumbered PT license in the state of Arizona
- An academic doctoral degree: PhD or EdD
- A minimum of six years full time higher education experience
- A minimum of three years full time experience as a core faculty member in a CAPTE-accredited entry-level physical therapist education program
- Experience in Administration, management and leadership
- Experience in Educational theory and methodology
- Experience in Instructional design
- Experience in Student evaluation
- Experience in Outcome assessment
- Experience in Fiscal management
- Experience in Program evaluation, assessment and curriculum development
- Prior engagement at the academy/academic institutional level
- Evidence of involvement in one’s professional area (e.g., membership in professional organizations, presentations, research and/or publications)
- Provides a positive example to faculty and students by supporting the University’s Mission, Doctrinal Statement, and Ethical Position Statement
Nice To Haves
- Experience with accreditation (including CAPTE accreditation requirements)
Responsibilities
- Assesses and reports on program metrics, such as faculty workload and scholarly productivity, student satisfaction, program graduates, graduation rates, enrollments, etc. to assure program goals are being met
- Develop and provide instruction consistent with the University’s course load requirements that incorporates current teaching methodologies, technologies and other trends that reflect advances in the requisite discipline educational instruction
- Engage students within classroom to stimulate discussions for collective learning as well as assist and actively mentor students outside classroom hours
- Incorporate relevant research resources and experiential activities to support course objectives, lectures and learning outcomes
- Assess student performance in areas like progress, professional behaviors and academic standing in accordance with University Assessment Practices and accreditation standards
- Assist with curriculum design and development; be a sound advocate for change to programs, curriculum and teaching methodologies/pedagogies
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401K savings plan
- Generous time off plan
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
- Free covered parking
- Education Tuition Discount Program for full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children
- Free on-site gyms on campus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
