Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director

Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director - College of Health ProfessionsLocation: Grand Rapids, MichiganBenefits are effective on the first day of employment!Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered.Generous 403B contributions by employer and employee fully vested after 2 years.Tuition is waived for undergraduate and graduate courses!Wellness resources to support needs in both work and personal life.More benefits can be found on our website at https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/ Summary: Full-Time, 12-Month, Tenure-Stream Position. The Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training within Grand Valley State University’s College of Health Professions invites applications for a tenure-stream faculty position at the Associate Professor level (or higher) to serve as the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director. The start date for this position is August 2027. Required Qualifications And EducationAn earned post-professional doctoral degree and hold the rank of Associate or Full Professor in an accredited DPT program.A strong 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.Currently licensed, or licensure eligible, as a physical therapist in Michigan.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 Qualifications And EducationPrevious experience as a program director and with the CAPTE accreditation processValue diversity of people, ideas, and experiences. Primary Duties: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 the 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 physical therapy program in state, regional, and national physical therapy education communities. Department/Division: Physical TherapyCampus: College of Health ProfessionsMinimum Starting Salary: Minimum starting salary of $125,000, commensurate with experience GVSU Competencies:Innovator mentality ∙ Fosters inclusive and equitable community ∙ Well-being oriented ∙ Asset mindset ∙ Acts with integrity ∙ Emotionally intelligent ∙ Collaborative teamwork ∙ Empowering