Earned academic doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc. or equivalent) in a closely related field.
Eligible for or holding the rank of associate professor or professor.
At least six years of full-time experience as core faculty in Physical Therapy.
Licensed Physical Therapist eligible for New York licensure.
Experience in curriculum development and assessment.
Proven management of academic program resources, including budgets.
Strong leadership and excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
Supervise and manage division faculty and staff.
Oversee fiscal operations in collaboration with departmental leadership.
Conduct annual evaluations for faculty and staff performance.
Mentor division faculty and students.
Coordinate admissions and class scheduling for the DPT program.
Maintain CAPTE accreditation requirements and evaluate program effectiveness.
Engage in teaching, research, and professional service.
Benefits
Full-time, 12-month position with potential rank as Associate Professor/Professor.
Access to comprehensive health benefits and retirement plans.
Engagement in a collaborative academic environment.
Opportunities for professional development and scholarship.
Work within an established institution affiliated with Touro University.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Administration of the Division of Physical Therapy:
Supervision and management of the division faculty and staff;
Manage the fiscal operations of the department in coordination with the Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Science and the Dean's Office;
Annual evaluation of faculty and staff performance;
Mentoring of division faculty;
Ensure college, school, departmental and division policies and procedures are followed;
Service on critical school-wide committees such as the Dean's Leadership Council, Academic Policy Council and the Academic Leadership Team.
Administration and/or oversight of DPT Program, which includes the following:
Coordination of the admissions process with the departmental Admissions Committee and Senior Associate Dean Administration and Enrollment;
Coordination of class scheduling;
Coordination of clinical education with the Director of Clinical Education;
Mentoring of students;
Development and maintenance of communication system for student performance and professional behaviors;
Development and maintenance of programmatic outcomes tracking the system, evaluation of the program each semester, and provision of recommendations to the Chair and Dean for improvement;
Maintenance of requirements for CAPTE accreditation.
Teaching
Research/Scholarship
College, School and professional service.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
An earned academic doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc. or equivalent in a closely related field);
Holds or is eligible to hold the rank of associate professor or professor;
A minimum of six years of full-time higher education experience as a core faculty member in Physical Therapy;
Licensed Physical Therapist (DPT/PT) who is eligible for licensure in the state of New York;
Experience in curriculum development and assessment;
Experience in management of academic program resources such as budgets, faculty and staff, and facilities;
Excellent leadership skills;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
A strong record of teaching and evidence of scholarship;
Collaborative reputation and spirit;
Demonstrated energy and initiative to grow/expand the physical therapy program.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in CAPTE accreditation;
History of research/scholarship in the field of physical therapy, including presentations and peer-reviewed publications;
Previous experience as a DPT program director and/or as a director of clinical education in physical therapy;
Recent and relevant clinical experience as a practicing physical therapist;
Evidence of leadership in a professional physical therapy organization at a state or national level.
