DPT Program Director & Associate Professor - Leader

GVSU Baseball; 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

Retirement contributions

Wellness resources

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Grand Valley State University invites applications for a tenure-stream Associate Professor (or higher) to serve as Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director in the College of Health Professions. Start date: August 2027.

The position offers a minimum starting salary of $125,000 with comprehensive benefits and potential for continued leadership in accreditation and program development. Applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Michigan and demonstrate strong administrative and

Qualifications

• Earned post-professional doctoral degree and hold the rank of Associate or Full Professor in an accredited DPT program.
• Currently licensed, or licensure eligible, as a physical therapist in Michigan.
• Strong understanding of higher education and teaching; scholarship and service.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion within the profession.

Responsibilities

• Administration: oversee program accreditation, budget, admissions, assessment and curriculum activities.
• Teaching: instruction in clinical expertise and advising students.
• Scholarship: participate in independent scholarly activity and direct graduate student research.
• Service: engage in college, university, community and professional service.

Skills

Leadership

Collaborative

Time management

Equity & inclusion

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication

Education

Post-professional doctoral degree

Licensed Physical Therapist in Michigan

Associate or Full Professor rank

CAPTE accreditation experience (preferred)

Job description

Grand Valley State University invites applications for a tenure-stream Associate Professor (or higher) to serve as Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director in the College of Health Professions. Start date: August 2027.

The position offers a minimum starting salary of $125,000 with comprehensive benefits and potential for continued leadership in accreditation and program development. Applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Michigan and demonstrate strong administrative and