Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program Director

Touro University Nevada; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro University Nevada seeks an innovative and entrepreneurial leader to serve as the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program Director. The Director will lead and manage all aspects of the DPT program, including curriculum innovation and interprofessional education, within a three-year, year-round, in-person format.

The Director will work with nine full-time faculty, two administrative assistants, and receive full support from the Dean of the College of Health and Human Services to advance the

Qualifications

• Experience leading professional health curriculum development or accreditation initiatives.
• Strong administrative and leadership skills in an academic healthcare setting.
• Evidence of fostering interprofessional collaboration and student-centered education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the DPT program at Touro University Nevada.
• Oversee curriculum design, assessment, and accreditation readiness; drive curriculum innovation.
• Collaborate with the Dean and College of Health and Human Services to align program goals with institutional mission.

Job description

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program Director

Touro University Nevada (TUN) seeks an innovative and entrepreneurial leader to serve as its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program Director. The Director is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the DPT program. The School of Physical Therapy at TUN prepares graduates to become sensitive, ethical, and reflective physical therapists who provide their patients, clients, and communities with evidence-based, interprofessional rehabilitative care including education, prevention, and wellness services. The School of Physical Therapy includes 9 full‑time faculty who are all clinical specialists, as well as two full‑time administrative assistants. The DPT program’s enrollment has been very stable over the past several years and has a class of 40 students in each of its three years. The program runs year‑round in three 16‑week terms with integrated clinicals. The program is in‑person and not hybrid. Individuals who are particularly strong in curriculum innovation will be a great fit for the position given a desire to par down the program’s overall length. The next Director will have full support from the Dean of the College of Health and Human Services, who previously held this position.

TOURO UNIVERSITY NEVADA

TUN is a non‑profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. The University opened in 2004 to help address the critical personnel needs in health care education and community service in the state of Nevada. TUN is committed to intellectual pursuit and service to humanity and these values are clearly visible in the actions of its students, faculty, staff, and graduates. TUN is home to over 1,400 students pursuing a wide range of degrees. It is also home to the Sharon Sigesmund Pierce and Stephen Pierce Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities as well as the Michael Tang Regional Center for Clinical Simulation which is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. TUN is located in Henderson, Nevada, which is approximately 25 minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip. TUN faculty enjoy a low cost of living (no state income tax), comfortable climate, friendly people, and an abundance of recreational activities.

EEO Statement: Touro University Nevada recruits, hires, trains, compensates and promotes employees without regard to age, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or disability. Hiring and promotion decisions are in accord with equal employment opportunity principles imposing only requirements which are job‑related. Touro University Nevada will ensure that all personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, training, education, tuition remission, transfer, demotion, termination, layoff, social and recreational programs will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national or ethnic origin. Touro University Nevada expects all employees to demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for all other employees and to demonstrate a commitment to Touro University Nevada’s equal employment opportunity and affirmative action objectives.