Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director

Grand Valley State University; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Employer retirement contributions

Wellness resources

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Grand Valley State University in Michigan seeks a tenure-stream faculty member at the Associate Professor level or higher to serve as the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director. Start date is August 2027, with a minimum starting salary of $125,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include program administration, teaching, scholarship, and service to college, university, and professional communities.

Qualifications

• Earned post-professional doctoral degree and Associate/Full Professor rank in an accredited DPT program.
• Strong administrative and teaching experience with scholarship and service evidence.
• Currently licensed, or licensure eligible, as a physical therapist in Michigan.
• Collaborative, collegial relationships with peers and students.
• Excellent time management and leadership skills.
• Supportive of equity and inclusion within the profession.
• Committed to the university, college, program and profession's mission.

Responsibilities

• Administration: oversight of program accreditation, budget, admissions, assessment, and curriculum activities; support faculty development.
• Teaching: instruction in clinical areas and advising students.
• Scholarship: engage in independent scholarly activity and direct graduate research.
• Service: contribute to college, university, community and professional service; represent the PT program regionally.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Teaching experience

Scholarship and service

Time management

Leadership

Equity and inclusion

Education

Post-professional doctoral degree

Associate/Full Professor rank in DPT program

Licensed or licensure-eligible PT in Michigan

Job description

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.

Salary & Benefits

Minimum starting salary of $125,000, commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Required Qualifications And Education

• An 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 Education

• Previous experience as a program director and with the CAPTE accreditation process.
• Value diversity of people, ideas, and experiences.

Responsibilities – Essential Functions

• 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:

Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training in the College of Health Professions. The physical therapy program offers a 3-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree that is fully accredited through April 30, 2034. This well-established, highly respected program is housed in a state-of-the‑art facility with access to adequate space for instructional (both lecture and laboratory), research, and simulation purposes. The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is situated on a growing health campus within the rapidly expanding healthcare corridor of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Opportunities exist for clinical and scholarly interprofessional collaboration with faculty from other programs within the College of Health Professions and the University, as well as with healthcare professionals from community institutions. For additional information visit our website at www.gvsu.edu/pt.

Application Deadline:

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University. Although the position will remain open until filled, applications submitted by February 15, 2027 will receive priority consideration. The successful candidate will begin the position in August 2027.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.