Director, PT Education & Curriculum Innovation

Maryville University of Saint Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryville University is recruiting a Program Director for the Physical Therapy Program to lead academic and curriculum initiatives, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, and drive student success.

The role combines strategic leadership, faculty development, and program administration as part of the Walker College of Health Professions, with opportunities to shape growth and excellence in physical therapy education.

Qualifications

• Academic doctorate from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of six years of teaching in higher education.
• Minimum of three years of full-time experience as core faculty in a CAPTE-accredited entry-level physical therapist education program.
• Experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, and program administration.
• Knowledge of current issues, trends, and accreditation standards within physical therapy education.
• Ability to teach within the Physical Therapy curriculum and area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Physical Therapy Program.
• Lead ongoing curriculum development and continuous improvement.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with accreditation requirements, industry trends, and best practices in physical therapy education.
• Guide curriculum proposals through university governance processes and maintain program documentation.
• Collaborate with college leadership to support long-term academic planning and program growth.
• Lead program assessment efforts and monitor outcomes and licensure metrics.
• Serve as liaison to accrediting bodies and ensure compliance with standards and reporting requirements.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, mentor, and evaluate faculty; support teaching excellence.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Program administration

Faculty development

Accreditation

Budget management

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Education

Academic doctorate

Job description

Maryville University is recruiting a Program Director for the Physical Therapy Program to lead academic and curriculum initiatives, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, and drive student success.

The role combines strategic leadership, faculty development, and program administration as part of the Walker College of Health Professions, with opportunities to shape growth and excellence in physical therapy education.