DPT Program Director & Faculty Leader

Johnson & Wales University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI seeks a Faculty/Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program to serve as the strategic and operational leader of the entry-level DPT. The role includes administration, curriculum development, accreditation management, budgeting, and faculty leadership, with duties aligned to CAPTE and APTA standards.

The successful candidate will oversee a robust DPT program, collaborate with college leadership, manage staff and resources, and advance revenue

Qualifications

• Earned academic doctorate from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience in administration, management, leadership, and curriculum development.
• CAPTE accreditation experience or strong engagement with accreditation processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as faculty strategic and operational leader of the DPT program.
• Oversees fiscal planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for the program.
• Directs curriculum development, assessment, and alignment with CAPTE standards.
• Leads faculty development, mentoring, and recruitment within the program.
• Ensures accreditation readiness and reporting to CAPTE and APTA.
• Represents the program in internal and external governance and community partnerships.

Education

Academic doctorate

Administration leadership

Job description

Faculty/Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Apply now Job no: 11205
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Staff/Administration, Faculty, Academics, Calendar Year (12-Month), Campus Based

Summary

Serves as the faculty strategic and operational leader of the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program and is responsible for administration of the program including; fiscal planning, curriculum development, personnel management, accreditation, budgeting, and assessment consistent with the mission of the university as well as the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the standards of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Essential Job Functions

• Core faculty with up to 100% release time for required duties within the Physical Therapy Program
• Develops and implements the entry-level Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) program in alignment with regional and programmatic accreditation standards and the university’s mission and strategic plan, in collaboration with faculty, administration and other colleges within the university
• Leads the DPT program’s strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives to determine teaching needs, and provides strategic leadership for faculty development, mentoring, and recruitment processes
• Guides the integrity of the academic programs by providing innovative leadership in correlation with the program's faculty and staff in ongoing review and development of curriculum, program goals and objectives, program evaluation, and documents review processes accordingly
• Leads and manages the Doctorate in Physical Therapy program by being knowledgeable about and responsible for program organization, administration, fiscal management, continuous review and analysis, planning, development, pedagogy and accreditation
• Works with college leadership to identify potential areas for revenue generation, resources required for the implementation of the strategic plan and makes recommendations
• Develops and submits applications and other relevant documents and reports to CAPTE to facilitate candidacy, initial and continuing accreditation and maintains compliance with CAPTE standards across all elements of the program
• Represents and serves as the primary liaison for the entry-level Doctorate in Physical Therapy program at internal university meetings and campuswide initiatives as well as medical, professional and other community organizations and events
• Participates in the delivery of the DPT curriculum, building and sustaining collaborations with academic and professional partners within the university and the community, and maintains strong engagement with the APTA and the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT)
• Teaches courses in the entry level Doctorate in Physical Therapy program as assigned
• Prepares and monitors departmental budget
• Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals, and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Earned academic doctorate from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or other appropriate accreditation as determined by JWU
• Education, and/or professional development in administration, management, leadership, fiscal management, program evaluation, assessment, and curriculum development, with clinic-based experience considered acceptable
• Demonstrated knowledge of educational theory, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcomes assessment, as well as prior experience or engagement within an academic or higher education environment
• Six or more years of full-time higher education experience, with a minimum of three years of full-time experience as a core faculty member in a CAPTE-accredited entry-level doctor of physical therapy program
• Current physical therapy license or licensure eligible in Rhode Island

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 22 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled