Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program Director

Fostering a warm and welcoming environment while upholding academic rigor, the Program Director cultivates a culture of respect and high performance. Through strong relationships within and across departments, this leader advances process improvement, collaboratively solves problems, and consistently models collegiality. The Program Director champions the program’s mission of academic excellence, innovation, lifelong learning, and service, inspiring students, faculty, and staff to fulfill their professional aspirations of serving others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide vision and strategic leadership for the DPT program in alignment with Hanover College’s mission.
• Recruit, mentor, and support professional development of faculty and staff; foster a collaborative academic culture that promotes excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Oversee delivery of a contemporary, evidence-based curriculum that meets accreditation standards and achieves program goals and expected outcomes.
• Support innovation in hybrid teaching and learning while ensuring program outcomes and licensure readiness.
• Ensure student support systems are in place to promote academic achievement, professional development, and wellness.
• Use assessment data and community of interest feedback to guide continuous improvement in curriculum, instruction, and student outcomes.
• Develop, maintain, and uphold administrative and academic regulations, policies, and procedures that meet accreditation standards and achieve program goals and expected outcomes.
• Oversee program budget and allocate resources to support academic, clinical, and operational needs.
• Travel to on-site lab immersions to support the students and faculty.
• Represent the DPT Program to Hanover College, the community, and the profession of physical therapy; attend designated College activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned terminal academic doctorate in a discipline appropriate for leadership
• Senior faculty rank (Associate Professor or higher), with experience consistent with the Hanover College system for the designated faculty rank
• Six years of experience in higher education, with at least three years as a full-time core faculty member in a physical therapy program
• Leadership and CAPTE accreditation experience
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty, and staff
• Licensed or eligible for physical therapist licensure in Indiana

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter addressing their leadership philosophy, including support for an inclusive environment, a curriculum vitae (CV), transcripts, and contact information for three professional references to https://www.hanover.edu/about/employment/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.