Program Chair School of Physical Therapy

Belmont University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University is seeking a qualified Program Chair for the School of Physical Therapy. The role leads strategic direction, governance, curriculum development, and accreditation activities while guiding faculty, staff, and students within the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.

The chair will supervise faculty, manage budgets, and foster clinical partnerships, with a focus on program quality, student success, and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity.
• Ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Experience with accreditation processes or program evaluation.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Set vision and priorities for the School of Physical Therapy and align with CPHS and Dean-level leadership.
• Lead governance, planning, and policy implementation for the school.
• Oversee curriculum design, course scheduling, program reviews, and accreditation support.
• Supervise and mentor faculty and staff; manage workload and performance reviews.
• Drive student recruitment and retention strategies and clinical partnerships.
• Manage budgets, funding, and resource allocation for the school.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Curriculum development

Higher ed administration

Education

Academic doctorate

PT degree with ABPTS

Tools

Canvas

BannerWeb

MS Office

Job description

Program Chair School of Physical Therapy

Program Chair School of Physical Therapy

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Program Chair School of Physical Therapy at Belmont University.

Employment Type Faculty

Internal Job Category Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time

Department Coll Pharmacy&Health Sciences

Hours N/A

Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:

Position purpose: Chair of the School ofPhysical Therapy

Strategic Leadership – Set the vision, goals, andstrategic priorities for the School of Physical Therapy, aligning with CPHSpriorities and working closely with the Dean, Associate Deans, Vice Chair, andDirector of Clinical Education.

Shared Governance – Lead School governance throughcollaborative, inclusive planning; conduct School meetings; and implementlong-range programs, plans, and policies.

Curriculum & Program Development – Oversee curriculum design, coursescheduling, program review, and support accreditation processes in partnershipwith the Assistant Dean of Assessment and Accreditation.

Faculty & Staff Leadership – Supervise, evaluate, and mentor facultyand staff; manage workloads, professional development plans, annual reviews,and promotion/tenure recommendations.

Student Recruitment & Retention – Lead recruitment and retentionstrategy for the program, staying current on best practices and partneringwiththe AD for Student Success and Formation.

Clinical Practice Partnerships – Establish and maintain clinicalpractice agreements and site relationships, ensuring clear expectations,revenue tracking, and timely issue resolution.

Financial Management – Prepare and administer the School's budget,pursue outside funding, and align spending with strategic and revenuepriorities.

Facilities & Resource Management – Oversee physical space, equipmentinventory, security, and maintenance needs for the School.

Communication & External Representation – Lead internal and externalcommunications (newsletters, reports, media) and represent the School tooutside institutions and organizations.

Fundraising & Development – Partner with the Dean and CPHSDevelopment team on fundraising strategy, campaign execution, and donorrelationship management.

Other Job Functions as a Core Faculty Member:

Job functions:

• Complete equivalent of18 workload hours per academic year.
• Teachin the entry-level DPT program
• Adviseand mentor students in research and other class-related projects.
• Engagein activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University andthe college in which you teach.
• Participatein departmental and university committee work.
• Engagein scholarly activity and professional development.
• Participatein a local church and the community.
• Abideby all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.
• Manageonline grading system.
• Maintainregular office hours.

The above statements describe the job’s essentialresponsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of theduties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• Demonstratedcapacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity.
• Demonstratedability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilledin the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Abilityto learn relevant sections of Canvas (learning management system) andBannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system forstudent grading.
• Abilityto integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Abilityto successfully interact with students, other educators and educationalinstitution representatives, and the general public in a professionalmanner.
• Demonstratedability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledgeof the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest andability to work collaboratively in course design and to teachinterdisciplinary and topical courses.
• Abilityto work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Required Education Academic doctorate required; PT degree with preferred ABPTS specialty certification. Eligible for Tennessee Physical Therapy license.

Required Experience

• Holds an active, unencumbered PT license and is in compliance with the state practice act .
• Has an earned academic doctoral degree
• Has a minimum of six 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 physical therapist education program.
• Has experience/professional development/education in administration, management, and leadership. Experience and professional development derived from the clinic is acceptable.
• Professional development and/or education in all of the following: educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment.
• Has experience in fiscal management. Experience derived from the clinic is acceptable.
• Has experience or formal training in program evaluation, assessment, and curriculum development.
• Is familiar with CAPTE accreditation requirements and has experience with other accreditation and/or regulatory agencies. Experience derived from the clinic is acceptable.
• Has prior engagement at the academy/academic institutional level

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non-discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students. Click here to learn more.

*In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veteransand disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.