Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director

Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director

Grand Rapids, MI (Health Campus)

Full Time

R104099

Position Title:

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director

Summary: Full-Time, 12-Month, Tenure-Stream Position. The Department of Physical Therapy/Athletic Training within Grand Valley State University''s College of Health Professions invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Associate Professor level (or higher) to serve as the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director. The start date for this position is August 2026.

• An earned post-professional doctoral degree and hold the rank of Associate or Full Professor in an accredited DPT program.
• An understanding of higher education and contemporary physical therapy practice, a record of effective administrative and teaching experience as well as evidence of scholarship and service activity.
• Current physical therapy licensure in Michigan (or the ability to obtain licensure).
• Strong collaborative and collegial interpersonal relationships with peers and students.
• Excellent time management and leadership skills.
• Supportive of goals to improve equity and inclusion within the profession.
• Committed to supporting the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the university, college, program, and the profession.

• Candidates who are tenured and have held the rank of Associate or Full Professor at least six years.
• Previous experience as a program director and with the CAPTE accreditation process, and value diversity of people, ideas, and experiences.

• Administration: oversight of program accreditation, budget, admissions, assessment, and curriculum activities; support of faculty development in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Teaching: instruction in an area of clinical expertise and advising students.
• Scholarship: participate in independent scholarly activity and direct graduate student research
• Service: participate in college, university, community, and professional service; represent the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) physical therapy program in state, regional, and national physical therapy education communities.

Commensurate with experience

Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training in the College of Health Professions. The physical therapy program offers a 3-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree that is fully accredited through April 30, 2034. This well-established, highly respected program is housed in a state-of-the-art facility with access to adequate space for instructional (both lecture and laboratory), research, and simulation purposes. The GVSU DPT program is situated on a growing health campus within the rapidly expanding healthcare corridor of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Opportunities exist for clinical and scholarly interprofessional collaboration with faculty from other programs within the College of Health Professions and the University, as well as with healthcare professionals from community institutions. For additional information visit our website u.edu/pt.

Campus: Health Campus

Note:

The application process is described on the official job posting. Applicants should prepare to submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and statements outlining leadership, scholarship and research experiences, and teaching philosophy. The online application will allow attachment of documents. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. For additional information, contact the search chair or the human resources department as indicated in the official posting.

Final date to receive applications: Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University. Although the position will remain open until filled, applications submitted by March 1, 2026 will receive priority consideration. The successful candidate will begin the position in August 2026.

Allendale, Michigan 49401 -

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