Department Chair & PT Program Director – Academic Leader

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 117,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island invites applications for its next Department Chair and Physical Therapy Program Director. The successful candidate will bring administrative experience, scholarly achievement, a commitment to excellence in teaching and clinical education, and a vision for advancing physical therapy education and research.

The Director will inherit a highly respected, fully accredited program with strong clinical partnerships and a growing research enterprise, and will guide

Qualifications

• Experience in academic leadership and program administration.
• Proven scholarly achievement and ability to mentor research.
• Excellent teaching abilities and clinical education oversight.
• Strong vision for advancing PT education and research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Department Chair and PT Program Director role.
• Oversee accreditation adherence, curriculum development, and faculty mentoring.
• Foster interdisciplinary research and expand external partnerships.
• Plan succession and enhance national visibility of the program.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Scholarly achievement

Teaching & clinical education

Vision for rehabilitation education

Education

DPT or PhD

Job description

The University of Rhode Island invites applications for its next Department Chair and Physical Therapy Program Director. The successful candidate will bring administrative experience, scholarly achievement, a commitment to excellence in teaching and clinical education, and a vision for advancing physical therapy education and research.

The Director will inherit a highly respected, fully accredited program with strong clinical partnerships and a growing research enterprise, and will guide