Requisition DetailsGENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: 2026 - 262
Department CAHP Physical Therapy 50000729
Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Allied Health Professions
FTE: 100
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 5 pm
Requisition Category Faculty
Requisition Title Physical Therapy Program Director
Job Title/Academic Rank Physical Therapy Program Director
Additional Requisition Title Physical Therapy Program Director
Appointment Type M1 - REG ACAD ADMIN SAL
Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category Faculty
Job Requisition Begin Date 07/01/2026
Position Qualification
Position Summary The Program Director serves as the principal agent for each of the respective educational programs in the CAHP. The Program Director is responsible for providing leadership and administrative oversight to achieve the highest quality program outcomes in education, research, clinical practice, and service, thus ensuring continuous program accreditation. The Program Director oversees the development of program strategic priorities; participates in the execution of UNMC and CAHP strategic priorities, provides curricular oversight; recruits, develops, and evaluates program faculty and staff; participates in fiscal oversight and management of the program, and in collaboration with the CAHP Office of Research, develops the program's agenda for scholarly activity.
Required Qualifications - Holds an active, unencumbered PT license in any United States jurisdiction and is in compliance with the practice act in the jurisdiction where the program is located.
- Has earned an academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, or related) or previous CAPTE-granted exemption.
- Holds the rank of associate professor or professor.
- 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 physical therapist education program.
Supplemental Qualifications - Commitment and capability to foster and sustain relationships with campus and community partners to support student success and programmatic growth.
- Collaborative communication and management style; working with all university stakeholders to ensure the success of the program.
