High Point University · 11 hours ago
12-month Department Chair, Program Director, and Faculty position (Associate or Full Professor rank)
High Point, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expHigh Point University is seeking a full-time Department Chair, Program Director, and faculty member for their Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The role involves overseeing academic activities, managing departmental operations, and leading strategic planning to enhance the program's national profile and accreditation compliance.
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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
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
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)
Preferred
History of leadership position(s) in DPT education program (preferred)
Service or leadership with national level APTA, ACAPT, FSBPT committees (preferred)
Record of excellence in departmental leadership positions
Company
High Point University
High Point University is a school in High Point.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.79MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2022-09-20Grant· $9.79M
Leadership Team
Diamond Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Charles Crowell V
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