Program Director, DPT

Description:
 

Job Description Summary:
 

The Program Director., DPT, position provides effective leadership for the program, including responsibility for communication, program assessment and planning, fiscal management, and faculty professional development. They provide direction and leadership for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program focusing on program quality, student success, and alignment with professional standards and accreditation requirements. They serve as the advocate and point of contact for the program with students, faculty, accrediting agencies, and professional organizations, while promoting the program’s visibility and reputation within the field.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned.

Financial Management:   5%

• Participates in budgetary management with responsibility for decision-making at the program level, in conjunction with the Department Chair.
• Monitors finances in relation to budget allocations and corrects variances as they arise.
• Overseeing the ordering of equipment, supplies, teaching materials, and equipment for the department.

Planning:   15%

• Provides leadership in fostering program vision, philosophy and mission consistent with those of the Department and the evolving physical therapy profession.
• Focuses on the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the curriculum within the program.
• Monitors course content, sequencing, and learning outcomes to ensure student readiness for licensure, residency, and professional practice. Implements strategic priorities within the program to meet professional and accreditation standards.
• Maintains program relevance while addressing workforce needs. Facilitate acquisition of resources for teaching, research and externally funded projects.
• Provides program policies and procedures that are compatible with the Department.
• Plan faculty meetings and committee assignments which integrate the program with outcomes and efficacy of the professional curriculum.

Student Support:                                                                   10%

• Directly supports student recruitment, selection, advising, progression, and outcomes for the Program.
• Engages closely with students in the program, from admission through graduation, ensuring they meet licensure and/or residency requirements and are prepared for professional roles.
• Works with the enrollment management team in recruiting and selecting qualified applicants.

Physical Facilities:  5%

• Oversees the adequacy of classrooms, laboratories, offices, and storage space.

Human Resources:  10%

• Collaborates with faculty teaching in the program to coordinate courses and ensure consistency.
• Assures a diverse complement of faculty with the expertise required to ensure that curricular outcomes are met.
• Provides recommendations to Dept Chair for teaching assignments and provides input on faculty hiring and evaluation.
• Oversees the Director of Clinical Education.
• Supervises staff and completes performance evaluations of faculty and staff as required.
• Assist faculty in developing short and long-range plans for professional development.

Reports and Documentation:  5%

• Responsible for compliance with accreditation policies and procedures..
• Ensures Program policies, procedures, and practices are compliant with College, University, and accreditation policies and procedures.
• Responsible for program-level accreditation reporting such as self-studies, site visits, and submitting required reports to accrediting and licensing agencies.
• Ensures the completion and maintenance of departmental accreditation records and reports.
• Creates and maintains a program strategic plan.  

Teaching, Scholarship and Service: 50%

• Teaches in the area of expertise. 
• Engages in scholarly activity consistent with rank.
• Participates in departmental, college, community and professional activities.
• Participates in the professional organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Physical therapist holding an unencumbered PT license in California
• Academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc)
• Associate Professor or Professor rank
• Minimum of six years full-time higher education experience, with a minimum of three years full-time experience as a core faculty member in a CAPTE-accredited entry-level physical therapist education program.

Skills & Ability:

• Knowledge and experience in administration, management, budget management, curriculum development and assessment, negotiation with internal and external stakeholders, computer and internet use, effective time management, and communication skills.
• Strong inter-professional skills with peers and administration

Physical Effort Required:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, carry, push, pull, kneel, and stoop.
• Must be able to move about campus to accomplish tasks.
• Dexterity of the hands and fingers for computer use and handling materials.
• Ability to read, write, compose, and edit complex documents.
• Ability to sit doing deskwork for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to talk, express ideas by means of verbal and written communication.
• Ability to receive and interpret detailed information through verbal and written communication.

Work Environment

• In office Position: This an in-office position. Travel may vary, depending on meetings, events, and other needs, to our other campuses.

• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic academic setting.

Employee Status:

Regular

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Shift:

Pay Range:

Faculty Pay Range: up to $140k (annually)

Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.