Long Island University · 3 months ago
Program Director of Doctorate Physical Therapy
Brookville, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $160K/yr
6+ years expLong Island University is seeking a licensed physical therapist to lead its newly developed Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The role involves overseeing daily operations, strategic planning, maintaining accreditation, and mentoring students and faculty.
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Responsibilities
Work with Program Manager to oversee the daily operation of the DPT program
Lead strategic planning efforts that are compatible with institutional goals
Seek and maintain programmatic accreditation with CAPTE
Develop and teach selected courses for new, residential DPT program
Mentor entry-level DPT students and core faculty
Generate peer-reviewed scholarship and seek grant funding to support research
Participate in appointed administrative and service activities
Participate in admission interviews of prospective students
Assist in student retention and maintain high academic standards
Solicit funding to support program development, endowments, and scholarships
Work with entire faculty to develop program assessment and accreditation documents
Qualification
Required
Unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in the State of NY (or eligibility for license)
An earned academic doctoral degree
At least six years of full-time experience in higher education including at least three years of full-time experience in an entry-level physical therapist education program
Familiarity with CAPTE accreditation standards and processes
Evidence of effective teaching, scholarship, and leadership
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Qualified to hold senior faculty rank
Strengths in faculty development and mentorship
Company
Long Island University
Long Island University was chartered by the New York State Education Department
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation
2023-01-12Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Ali Jabbour
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Ariel Johnson
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