Division Chief of Physical Therapy

the rank of Associate Professor/Professor, depending on experience and qualifications. The division offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. This is a full-time, 12-month position. Also within the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is the Division of Speech-Language Pathology, which offers a Master of Science Degree. SHSP also houses a Department of Public Health, which provides MS, MPH, and DrPH degrees along with several certificate programs, as well as a master’s program in Bioethics that is currently administered by the Dean’s Office. 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. 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. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Apply Now