Physical Therapy Program Director

Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Active, unencumbered PT license in a US jurisdiction.
  • Academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, or related) or prior CAPTE exemption.
  • Rank of associate professor or professor required.
  • Minimum of six years of full-time higher education experience.
  • At least three years as a core faculty member in a CAPTE-accredited program.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee educational programs in the CAHP.
  • Ensure continuous program accreditation and high-quality outcomes.
  • Develop and implement strategic priorities for the program.
  • Provide curricular oversight and faculty/staff management.
  • Engage in fiscal oversight and program management.
  • Collaborate on the development of the program’s scholarly agenda.

Benefits

  • Full-time regular position with a stable schedule (Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm).
  • Opportunity to lead a dynamic educational program within a respected institution.
  • Involvement in strategic development and campus partnerships.
  • Access to resources for professional development and research initiatives.
Full Job Description
Requisition Details

GENERAL 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.

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