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High Point University Doctor of Physical Therapy Department (DPT) · 2 days ago

HPU DPT Department Chair

High Point, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

6+ years exp

High Point University is seeking a full-time Department Chair for their Doctor of Physical Therapy Department. The Chair will oversee the effective operation of the DPT program, manage departmental activities, and serve as a core faculty member responsible for teaching, scholarship, and service.

Higher Education

Hiring Manager

Rebecca Medendorp

Responsibilities

Contributes to the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of the Department, School, and University

Models the core values highlighted in the Congdon School of Health Science and Department of Physical Therapy “Values Statements”

Actively contributes across all three academic pillars

Service / Administration

Develops short- and long-term objectives for the Department in the form of a strategic plan

Develops and oversees specific Department plans, procedures, and programs to achieve approved objectives

Schedules and presides over Department meetings

Serves as the official channel of communication on Departmental matters between the Department and the Office of Academic Affairs

Counsels with members of the Department with respect to implementation of University policy and actions

Responsible for timely and accurate accreditation documentation

Works with Department faculty to generate information that appears in the University catalog or other printed or public relations material

Maintains all necessary records and controls to ensure maximum operating efficiency of the Department and makes these available to authorized University officers

Makes recommendations to the Dean and the Office of Academic Affairs regarding teaching assignments, promotions, dismissals, reprimands, and other personnel matters

Oversees and prepares the operating budget and capital equipment needs of the Department

Assists the President and Office of Academic Affairs in evaluating the annual performance of each Department faculty member

Assists the Admissions Office to attract students to campus and supports efforts to inform students of opportunities at High Point University

Oversees the Department student retention plan

Contributes to the School and/or University through committee work

Teaches DPT students in area(s) of expertise

Conducts research resulting in peer-reviewed publications and/or presentations

Considers seeking funding for research or other Department endeavors

Mentors DPT students in research opportunities

Undertake other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean

Qualification

Ph.D.Equivalent doctorateCurrent physical therapy licenseLeadership in DPT educationScholarshipResearch agendaCommunication skillsHumilityInterpersonal skillsTeamworkCollaborationSelf-awareness

Required

Ph.D. or other equivalent academic doctorate

Current physical therapy license and/or eligibility for licensure in the state of North Carolina (required)

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 DPT program (required)

History of scholarship and active research agenda (required)

Strong leadership skills (required)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills (required)

Values teamwork, collaboration, self-awareness, and humility (required)