DPT Program Director (Open Rank) — Lead Curriculum & Accreditation

UAB group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program seeks a full-time Open Rank Program Director to lead the DPT program within SHP. This role oversees curriculum, accreditation, student success, faculty development, budgeting, and external partnerships, reporting to the Department Chair and SHP leadership.

Qualifications include an earned doctoral degree (PhD/EdD/DSc or equivalent), eligibility for associate professor or professor rank, and Alabama physical therapy

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with research component required.
• CAPTE-accredited PT degree or equivalent.
• Eligibility for associate professor or professor rank.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and strategic direction for the DPT program.
• Lead accreditation processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee curriculum design, assessment, and program improvement.
• Manage budgeting, resources, and external partnerships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum oversight

Education

Earned academic doctoral degree with a research component

CAPTE-accredited PT education program degree or equivalent

Eligibility for rank of associate professor or professor

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program seeks a full-time Open Rank Program Director to lead the DPT program within SHP. This role oversees curriculum, accreditation, student success, faculty development, budgeting, and external partnerships, reporting to the Department Chair and SHP leadership.

Qualifications include an earned doctoral degree (PhD/EdD/DSc or equivalent), eligibility for associate professor or professor rank, and Alabama physical therapy