Program Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Position Summary

The Program Director for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program provides visionary and strategic leadership for a program grounded in community engagement and rural health access. The Director oversees all aspects of program administration, including curriculum development, faculty recruitment and mentorship, accreditation compliance, and budget management.

Department Key Job Responsibilities

• Oversees curriculum development and faculty recruitment and mentorship
• Serves as the primary liaison between the program and the university and professional community
• Fosters an inclusive learning environment that prepares graduates for evidence-based, person-centered practice
• Represents the program within the university and professional community
• Promotes innovation in teaching, scholarship, and clinical partnerships

Required Qualifications

• Physical therapist with an active unencumbered license in Wisconsin or license eligible in the state of Wisconsin (must be licensed in WI within 6 months of hire)
• Earned academic doctoral degree with a minimum of 6 years of full-time equivalent experience with at least 3 years of service as a core faculty member in a CAPTE accredited physical therapist education program
• Rank of associate or full professor or eligible for rank of associate professor at the point of hire (tenure review contingent with hire)
• Experience or professional development in educational administration, management and leadership
• A demonstrated commitment to competency-based and community-engaged learning, with a vision to prepare physical therapists as primary care providers meeting the needs of rural communities in Wisconsin and across the nation
• Familiarity with CAPTE accreditation requirements and/or experience with other accreditation and regulatory agencies
• A record of professional and institutional service
• Effective leadership and management skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative, innovative, and energetic faculty team
• Demonstrated effectiveness as an educator in an entry-level CAPTE accredited DPT program

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience in an entry-level DPT program
• Committee leadership within an accredited program may demonstrate this expectation
• Direct experience with competency-based education design or implementation
• A background in strategic planning, program development and team building
• Experience with residency education, ideally in an ABPTRFE-recognized program

Compensation

$140,000 based on education and experience

Terms Of Employment

This is an annual tenure-track faculty position. Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.