DPT Program Director — Associate Professor

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

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.