Faculty Program Lead

Faculty Program Lead – Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Shape the Future of Physical Therapy Education in One of America's Fastest-Growing Cities

An exciting opportunity is available for an accomplished physical therapy educator and leader to launch and guide a new hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in Phoenix, Arizona. This leadership role offers the rare chance to build a program from the ground up while benefiting from the support, resources, and stability of a well-established institution committed to academic excellence and innovation.

If you are an experienced faculty member ready to take the next step into academic leadership, this position provides a unique platform to influence curriculum, mentor faculty, shape student success, and establish a lasting legacy within a growing healthcare education environment.

Relocation candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Faculty Program Lead provides strategic and operational leadership for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, ensuring academic excellence, student success, faculty development, and compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. This role serves as a key advocate for innovation, interprofessional collaboration, and continuous program improvement.

This is a full-time, campus-based leadership position located in Phoenix, Arizona.

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
• Monitor and report key program metrics, including student outcomes, graduation rates, enrollment trends, faculty workload, scholarly productivity, and student satisfaction.
• Teach and mentor students using evidence-based instructional methods and innovative educational technologies.
• Foster student engagement, academic achievement, and professional development both inside and outside the classroom.
• Support curriculum design, assessment strategies, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty and institutional leadership to ensure compliance with accreditation requirements and best practices in physical therapy education.
• Guide faculty development and promote scholarly activity, research, and professional engagement.
• Contribute to strategic planning, program evaluation, and long-term growth initiatives.

• Active, unrestricted Physical Therapist license eligible for practice in Arizona.
• Earned academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent).
• Minimum six years of full-time experience in higher education.
• Minimum three years of full-time experience as a core faculty member within a CAPTE-accredited entry-level physical therapist education program.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Academic leadership and administration
  • Educational theory and teaching methodologies
  • Instructional design and curriculum development
  • Student assessment and evaluation
  • Program outcomes assessment
  • Fiscal and resource management
  • Accreditation compliance and program evaluation

• Experience leading accreditation activities, including CAPTE accreditation processes.
• Evidence of professional engagement through presentations, publications, research, leadership roles, and professional organization involvement.
• Experience building collaborative, high-performing academic teams.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer support.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance and educational benefits for employees and eligible family members.
• Wellness resources and fitness facilities.
• Opportunities for leadership development, mentorship, and career advancement.
• A collaborative culture focused on innovation, student success, and academic excellence.

This is an exceptional opportunity to help launch a new Doctor of Physical Therapy program, influence the next generation of clinicians, and contribute to the growth of a dynamic healthcare education community. If you are passionate about academic leadership and ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

Pay: $ - $ per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance