Southern Nazarene University ยท 3 months ago
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director
Bethany, OK, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expSouthern Nazarene University is seeking a Program Director for their Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The Program Director will provide strategic leadership, oversee curriculum development, manage faculty and staff, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards while fostering an environment for academic excellence.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the Program
Establish and maintain state, institutional, and programmatic (CAPTE) accreditation, ensuring compliance with all standards and rules
Design, develop, implement, and evaluate a contemporary and evidence-based program curriculum that meets accreditation standards
Develop, maintain, and uphold Program regulations, policies, and procedures that align with the University and achieve Program goals
Provide oversight and general supervision for the Core and Associated Faculty, including recruitment and retention of personnel
Conduct Faculty and Staff performance evaluations, mentorship, and professional development
Develop, review, and revise the mission statement, goals, and competencies of the Program as necessary
Select qualified and diverse applicants for admission to the Program
Provide student instruction, evaluate student performance, and assure the availability of remedial instruction
Plan and administrate the Program budget and financial resources to support program needs
Conduct and lead Faculty and Staff strategic planning meetings for the Program
Represent and advocate for the Program within the university and the community
Attend university activities as designated
Perform the duties of a faculty member as identified in institutional policies and procedures
Lead development and pilots of DPT courses
Oversee renovation and equipping of the DPT spaces
Collaborate with Graduate Studies and Physical Therapist Assistant program directors
Assist in project evaluation efforts
Coordinate with project staff and SNU faculty/staff to institutionalize the new DPT program
Qualification
Required
Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community
An understanding of the importance for diversity, inclusion and equity
Is a physical therapist
Holds an active, unencumbered PT license in any United States jurisdiction and is in compliance with the practice act for the state of Oklahoma
Has earned an academic doctoral degree or previous CAPTE-granted exemption
Holds the rank of associate professor, professor, clinical associate professor, or clinical professor
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
Has experience/professional development/education in administration, management, and leadership. (Experience and professional development derived from the clinic is acceptable.)
Professional development and/or education in all of the following: educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment
Has experience in fiscal management
Has experience or formal training in program evaluation, assessment, and curriculum development
Is familiar with CAPTE accreditation requirements
Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience in coordinating complex program accreditation or similar processes
Knowledge of industry-standard PT equipment
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Supervisory experience or administrative experience
Contemporary physical therapy practice
Engages in a scholarship that reflects contributions to the profession and is aligned with the mission of SNU
Benefits
Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan (shared cost)
Long term disability
Dental insurance
Group life insurance
Retirement matching
Tuition remission
Vacation
Sick leave
Personal days
Holidays
Company
Southern Nazarene University
Southern Nazarene University is a school in Bethany.
51-200 employees
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