Program Lead, Doctor of Physical Therapy College of Nursing and Health Care Professions

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at Grand Canyon University is seeking an innovative faculty member to lead our new Doctor of Physical Therapy program. As a full-time Faculty Program Lead, you’ll be responsible for providing effective leadership for the program, the program faculty, and students to ensure high quality and accreditation/regulatory compliance. The candidate should value education and interprofessional practice and support the mission of the university. This role is located at our main campus - 3300 W. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, Arizona.

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
Has experience in: Administration, management and leadership
Has experience in: Educational theory and methodology
Has experience in: Instructional design
Has experience in: Student evaluation
Has experience in: Outcome assessment
Has experience in: Fiscal management
Has experience in: Program evaluation, assessment and curriculum development
Has 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