Physical Therapy Doctoral Program - Assistant Program Director; Curriculum Emphasis

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

Bethel University’s Christ-centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. Bethel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or age in its admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program offers an accelerated, 28-month curriculum delivered through a hybrid, standards-based model. The curriculum is organized into a systems-based structure covering musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiovascular-pulmonary tracks. Students engage in online didactic coursework supplemented by in-person intensive labs (typically held 1–2 times per semester) and clinical internships. A core distinction of the program is the intentional integration of faith into all aspects of the curriculum and daily practice to foster a service-oriented professional community.

This position posting is for an Assistant Program Director with a primary emphasis on the comprehensive planning, implementation, and continuous review of the DPT curriculum. The successful candidate will be an experienced academic leader focused on curricular excellence and compliance.

The Assistant Program Director provides essential leadership by ensuring the DPT curriculum is rigorous, coordinated, and aligned with accreditation standards. This role is crucial for cultivating compassionate, Christ-centered leaders equipped for autonomous, evidence-based practice and principled leadership.

The core functions of this role must consistently integrate the program's core values, represented by the acronym GRACE
:

• Generosity:
  Responsibly manage talents, knowledge, and resources.
• Respect:
  Honor the dignity and intrinsic worth of all persons.
• Accountability:
  Embrace personal and professional responsibility for actions and outcomes.
• Compassion:
  Demonstrate selfless, Christ-like care in all interactions.
• Excellence:
  Strive for optimal performance in all endeavors.

• Curricular Design & Assessment: Lead the design, implementation, and continuous assessment of the DPT curriculum to ensure alignment with CAPTE criteria, contemporary clinical practice, and educational evidence; serve as Chair of the Curriculum Committee directing all curricular affairs, policy changes, and the formal Annual Curriculum Review.
• Accreditation Oversight & Reporting: Maintain meticulous attention to detail to ensure all program activities remain in full compliance with CAPTE and institutional requirements; oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting for all academic, clinical, and resource components of the CAPTE Self-Study and Program Assessment Plan.
• Faculty Development & Mentorship: Educate and mentor core and adjunct faculty regarding curriculum integration, instructional design, effective course sequencing, and the development of rigorous learning objectives and assessment methods to ensure curricular excellence.
• Strategic Policy & Operational Management: Collaborate with the Program Director on the strategic planning and operational management of the program; develop, revise, and enforce program policies related to admissions, academic progression, and graduation.
• Internal Liaison & Data Analysis: Serve as a key liaison to university departments to ensure seamless operations and interprofessional initiatives; analyze assessment data (student learning outcomes, success, and satisfaction) to inform program and curricular improvements

• Instructional Delivery & Course…