Grand Valley State University · 20 hours ago
Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director
Grand Rapids, MI (Health Campus)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
6+ years expGrand Valley State University is seeking an Associate Professor to serve as the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director. The role involves overseeing program accreditation, teaching, and participating in scholarly activities while supporting faculty development and representing the program in various communities.
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Responsibilities
Administration: oversight of program accreditation, budget, admissions, assessment, and curriculum activities; support of faculty development in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service
Teaching: instruction in an area of clinical expertise and advising students
Scholarship: participate in independent scholarly activity and direct graduate student research
Service: participate in college, university, community, and professional service; represent the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) physical therapy program in state, regional, and national physical therapy education communities
Qualification
Required
An earned post-professional doctoral degree and hold the rank of Associate or Full Professor in an accredited DPT program
An understanding of higher education and contemporary physical therapy practice, a record of effective administrative and teaching experience as well as evidence of scholarship and service activity
Current physical therapy licensure in Michigan (or the ability to obtain licensure)
Strong collaborative and collegial interpersonal relationships with peers and students
Excellent time management and leadership skills
Supportive of goals to improve equity and inclusion within the profession
Committed to supporting the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the university, college, program, and the profession
Preferred
Candidates who are tenured and have held the rank of Associate or Full Professor at least six years
Previous experience as a program director and with the CAPTE accreditation process, and value diversity of people, ideas, and experiences
Company
Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University is a public liberal arts university located in Allendale, Michigan, United States.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.9MKey Investors
The MiSTEM Advisory Council
2022-03-14Grant· $0.9M
Leadership Team
Philomena Mantella
President
Robert Talbert
Professor Of Mathematics
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