Program Director of Doctorate Physical Therapy

The School of Health Professions at Long Island University seeks a licensed physical therapist with prior academic and administrative experience, an established scholarly record, and familiarity with accreditation standards to provide leadership for its newly developed DPT program which is housed on LIU’s historic, 330-acre Brookville campus. The preferred candidate will be qualified to hold senior faculty rank and have strengths in faculty development and mentorship.

• Work with Program Manager to oversee the daily operation of the DPT program;

• Lead strategic planning efforts that are compatible with institutional goals;

• Seek and maintain programmatic accreditation with CAPTE;

• Develop and teach selected courses for new, residential DPT program;

• Mentor entry-level DPT students and core faculty;

• Generate peer-reviewed scholarship and seek grant funding to support research; and

• Participate in appointed administrative and service activities.

• Opportunity to engage in program development:

• Participate in admission interviews of prospective students;

• Assist in student retention and maintain high academic standards;

• Solicit funding to support program development, endowments, and scholarships;

• Work with entire faculty to develop program assessment and accreditation documents. Qualifications that apply to all applicants:

• Unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in the State of NY (or eligibility for license);

• An earned academic doctoral degree;

• At least six years of full-time experience in higher education including at least three years of full-time experience in an entry-level physical therapist education program;

• Familiarity with CAPTE accreditation standards and processes;

• Evidence of effective teaching, scholarship, and leadership; and

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Application: Submit on-line application including a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references.

Salary Range $150,000- $160,000

Starting date negotiable.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. For additional information please contact: martha.hinman@liu.edu.